How to pronounce strengths

strengths

/streŋkθs/

1 syllable

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There is a second pronunciation: /streŋθs/.

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.

/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/θ/as in think	Tongue tip between the teeth, breathe out with no voice. It is not S, F or T.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce strengths?

Strengths is pronounced /streŋkθs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /streŋθs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in strengths?

Strengths has 1 syllable.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in strengths?

th is the voiceless /θ/ here, as in “think”.