How to pronounce tighten
tighten
/ˈtaɪtən/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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gh is silent here.
Tighten, sound by sound
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
In a sentence
Do you tighten a screw clockwise or anticlockwise?
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce tighten?
Tighten is pronounced /ˈtaɪtən/ in American English.
How many syllables are in tighten?
Tighten has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in tighten?
The first syllable: /ˈtaɪtən/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in tighten?
gh is silent here.