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tightening

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "tightening" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
10 characters
English (US)
3syllables

tightening

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tightening is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tightening is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftightening

1verb
  • To make tighter.

    Example: "Please tighten that screw a quarter-turn."

  • To become tighter.

    Example: "That joint is tightening as the wood dries."

  • To make money harder to borrow or obtain.

    Example: "If the government doesn't tighten the money supply, inflation is certain to be harsh."

  • To raise short-term interest rates.

    Example: "The Fed is expected to tighten by a quarter-point."

1noun
  • The act or process of making more tight.

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