How to pronounce broadening
Say it like BRAW-duh-ning. Broadening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of broadening
American and British speakers say broadening in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAW-duh-ning.
What does broadening mean?
- present participle and gerund of broaden How to pronounce broaden
- The act of becoming broader.
- The act of making (something) broader.“The broadening of one's horizons is good for the soul.”
- That gives someone broader education and experience; that broadens someone's horizons.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying broadening
How do you pronounce broadening?
Say BRAW-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadening?
Broadening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · duh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say broadening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.