straighten

/ˈstreɪtən/

Syllables straight·en

Stress STRAIGHT-en

Phonics Breakdown

straight

/streɪt/

long ai

en

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

to make or become straight

Sound Reference

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straight=/streɪt/(straight) + en=/ən/(taken)

Example

Please straighten the picture on the wall.