How to pronounce neaten
Say it like NEE-tun. Neaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neaten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NEE-tun.
What does neaten mean?
- To make (someone or something) neat; to arrange (people or things) in an orderly, tidy way; to tidy.“She made a frantic attempt to neaten her hair.”
- To engage in activity that arranges someone or something in an orderly, tidy way.“Don't mind me if I neaten while you talk.”
Where does neaten come from?
From neat + -en.
Words that rhyme with neaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neaten.
Questions about saying neaten
How do you pronounce neaten?
Say NEE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnitən/. In British English it is /ˈniːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neaten?
Neaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · tun.
Is neaten 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 /ˈniːtən/ (NEE-tun).