How to Pronounce "hasten"
word
ˈheɪsən
HAY-sun
hˈeɪstən
HAY-stun
Definition
To quickly do something or to make something happen sooner than expected; to hurry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪsən
British English
hˈeɪstən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAY-sun
UK
HAY-stun
Listen in Context
He hastened to finish his homework before dinner.
They hastened their departure to avoid the storm.
Please hasten the process if possible.
Realizing he was late, Tom hastened his steps down the hallway.