How to pronounce straightening
Say it like STRAY-tuh-ning. Straightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightening 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of straightening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAY-tuh-ning.
What does straightening mean?
- present participle and gerund of straighten How to pronounce straighten
- The act of making something straight.
Questions about saying straightening
How do you pronounce straightening?
Say STRAY-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightening?
Straightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tuh · ning.
Is straightening 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 /ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/ (STRAY-tuh-ning).