Tighten has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | To make our house payments, we're going to have to tighten our belts. | |
| 2. | Tighten the strap around the suitcase. | |
| 3. | I have to tighten my belt. | |
| 4. | Small businesses will have to tighten their belts to survive. | |
| 5. | Tighten the lid so that it doesn't go bad. | |
| 6. | Tighten the defences! They're coming! | |
| 7. | The prefectural police chief tried to tighten his police officers' discipline. | |
| 8. | I have to tighten these bolts. | |
| 9. | Where did you tighten them? | |
| 10. | Tighten this screw. |