To pronounce "straightened", say STRAIGHT-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"straightened" has 3 syllables: straight-en-ed. It rhymes with straitened, if that helps it stick.
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"Straightened" has 3 syllables: straight · en · ed.
Straightened: To cause to become straight.
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