How do you pronounce "tightened"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪtənd/ (TEYET-uhnd). In British English: /tˈaɪtənd/ (T-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌɪtənd/ (TUH-it-uhnd). In Australian English: /tˈaɪtənd/ (T-eyet).

Is "tightened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪtənd/ (TEYET-uhnd), while in British English it's /tˈaɪtənd/ (T-eyet).

How to Pronounce "tightened"

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tightened

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/ˈtaɪtənd/

TEYET-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

taɪttight·əndened

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