strengthen

/ˈstreŋθən/

Syllables strength·en

Stress STRENGTH-en

Phonics Breakdown

str

/str/

consonant blend

e

/e/

short e

ng

/ŋ/

ng sound

th

/θ/

voiceless th

en

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

to make something stronger or more effective

Sound Reference

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strength=/streŋθ/ + en=/ən/(open)

Example

Regular exercise can strengthen your muscles.