How to pronounce tightening
Say it like TY-tuh-ning. Tightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightening 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.
- 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 tightening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tuh-ning.
What does tightening mean?
- present participle and gerund of tighten How to pronounce tighten
- The act or process of making more tight.
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Words that rhyme with tightening
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Questions about saying tightening
How do you pronounce tightening?
Say TY-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightening?
Tightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tuh · ning.
Is tightening 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 /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/ (TY-tuh-ning).