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