How to pronounce strengthened
Say it like STRENG-thund. Strengthened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG).
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- STRENG
- thund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strengthened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of strengthened
American and British speakers say strengthened in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛŋθənd/ in the US and /ˈstrɛŋθənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRENG-thund.
What does strengthened mean?
- given added strength or support“reinforced concrete contains steel bars or metal netting”
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Words that rhyme with strengthened
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Questions about saying strengthened
How do you pronounce strengthened?
Say STRENG-thund. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛŋθənd/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛŋθənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strengthened?
Strengthened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG). Broken into parts: STRENG · thund.
Do Americans and Brits say strengthened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛŋθənd/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛŋθənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.