How to pronounce strengthens
Say it like STRENG-thunz. Strengthens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG).
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- STRENG
- thunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strengthens 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.
- thunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of strengthens
American and British speakers say strengthens in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛŋθənz/ in the US and /ˈstrɛŋθənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRENG-thunz.
What does strengthens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of strengthen How to pronounce strengthen
Questions about saying strengthens
How do you pronounce strengthens?
Say STRENG-thunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛŋθənz/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛŋθənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strengthens?
Strengthens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG). Broken into parts: STRENG · thunz.
Do Americans and Brits say strengthens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛŋθənz/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛŋθənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.