How to pronounce fattening
Say it like FAT-uh-ning. Fattening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT).
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- FAT
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fattening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 fattening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FAT-uh-ning.
What does fattening mean?
- That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.“I'd really love to lose weight, the trouble is, tasty desserts with stuff like whipped cream are so fattening.”
- The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.
- The act of becoming fatter.
- present participle and gerund of fatten How to pronounce fatten
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Questions about saying fattening
How do you pronounce fattening?
Say FAT-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈfætənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfætənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fattening?
Fattening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAT). Broken into parts: FAT · uh · ning.
Is fattening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfætənɪŋ/ (FAT-uh-ning).