How to Pronounce Tightness

To pronounce "tightness", say TIGHTN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

TIGHTN-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “tightness”

"tightness" has 2 syllables: tightn-ess. It rhymes with politeness and rightness, if that helps it stick.

What does tightness mean?

noun

  1. The quality or degree of being tight

Words that rhyme with tightness

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

politenessrightnesstritenessbrightnesswhitenesslightnessforthrightnessslightness

Related words

tautnessstringencyminginessclosenessparsimoniousnessparsimonytightfistednessmeanness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tightness"?▾

"Tightness" has 2 syllables: tightn · ess.

What does "tightness" mean?▾

Tightness: The quality or degree of being tight

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