How to pronounce straightener
Say it like STRAY-tuh-ner. Straightener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightener 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of straightener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tuh-nuh.
What does straightener mean?
- A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair.
- Anyone or anything which straightens.
- A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.
Where does straightener come from?
From straighten + -er.
Questions about saying straightener
How do you pronounce straightener?
Say STRAY-tuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightener?
Straightener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tuh · ner.
Is straightener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstreɪtənə/ (STRAY-tuh-nuh).