How to pronounce heightening
Say it like HY-tuh-ning. Heightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heightening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of heightening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-tuh-ning.
What does heightening mean?
- present participle and gerund of heighten How to pronounce heighten
- The act by which something is heightened or increased.
Words that rhyme with heightening
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Questions about saying heightening
How do you pronounce heightening?
Say HY-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heightening?
Heightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · tuh · ning.
Is heightening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/ (HY-tuh-ning).