how to pronounce strengthen

/ˈstɹɛŋ.θən/

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strengthen is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of strengthen in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

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meaning of strengthen

Strengthen means to make stronger.

strengthen frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word strengthen occurs in english on average 12 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.