tighten

/ˈtaɪtən/

Syllables tight·en

Stress TIGHT-en

Phonics Breakdown

tight

/taɪt/

long i (igh)

en

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

to make something firm or less loose

Sound Reference

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tight=/taɪt/(tight) + en=/ən/(button)

Example

Please tighten the screw carefully.