How to pronounce straightened
Say it like STRAY-tund. Straightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of straightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tund.
What does straightened mean?
- simple past and past participle of straighten How to pronounce straighten
Questions about saying straightened
How do you pronounce straightened?
Say STRAY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightened?
Straightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tund.
Is straightened 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 /ˈstreɪtənd/ (STRAY-tund).