How to pronounce heightens
Say it like HY-tunz. Heightens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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US American/ˈhaɪtənz/HY-tunz
UK British/ˈhaɪtənz/HY-tunz
- HY
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heightens 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heightens
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-tunz.
What does heightens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of heighten How to pronounce heighten
Questions about saying heightens
How do you pronounce heightens?
Say HY-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪtənz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heightens?
Heightens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · tunz.
Is heightens 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 /ˈhaɪtənz/ (HY-tunz).