How to Pronounce Straighten

To pronounce "straighten", say STRAIGHT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “straighten

"straighten" has 2 syllables: straight-en. It rhymes with paten and straiten, if that helps it stick.

What does straighten mean?

verb

  1. To cause to become straight.
  2. To become straight.

Words that rhyme with straighten

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "straighten"?

"Straighten" has 2 syllables: straight · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "straighten"?

The IPA transcription of "straighten" is /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/.

What does "straighten" mean?

Straighten: To cause to become straight.

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