To pronounce "heightens", say HEIGHT-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"heightens" has 2 syllables: height-ens. It rhymes with enlightens and frightens, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to heighten a flavor or a tint”
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"Heightens" has 2 syllables: height · ens.
Heightens: To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
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