How to Pronounce "straightens"
word
ˈstɹeɪtənz
STRAY-tənz
stɹˈeɪtənz
stray-Tənz
Definition
To make something straight or tidy, or to become straight. Can refer to fixing hair, posture, objects, or arrangements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹeɪtənz
British English
stɹˈeɪtənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAY-tənz
UK
stray-Tənz
Listen in Context
He straightens his tie before the meeting.
She straightens her hair every morning.
The teacher straightens the chairs in the classroom.
She sighs and straightens her back after sitting for hours.