How to pronounce tightened
Say it like TY-tund. Tightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tund.
What does tightened mean?
- simple past and past participle of tighten How to pronounce tighten
Words that rhyme with tightened
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Questions about saying tightened
How do you pronounce tightened?
Say TY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightened?
Tightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tund.
Is tightened 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 /ˈtaɪtənd/ (TY-tund).