How to Pronounce “tighten”
word
/ˈtaɪtən/
TY-duhn
/tˈaɪtən/
TY-tuhn
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtaɪtən/
British English
/tˈaɪtən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TY-duhn
UK
TY-tuhn
Listen in Context
They plan to tighten security after the recent incident.
You should tighten your grip on the handlebars going downhill.
The government wants to tighten the rules to prevent cheating.
Can you tighten this bolt for me?