How to pronounce tightness
Say it like TYTE-nus. Tightness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE).
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- TYTE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tightness
American and British speakers say tightness in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪtnəs/ in the US and /ˈtaɪtnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYTE-nus.
What does tightness mean?
- The quality or degree of being tight.
Where does tightness come from?
From tight + -ness.
Words that rhyme with tightness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tightness.
Questions about saying tightness
How do you pronounce tightness?
Say TYTE-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtnəs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightness?
Tightness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE). Broken into parts: TYTE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say tightness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪtnəs/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪtnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.