How to pronounce flattening
Say it like FLAT-uh-ning. Flattening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
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- FLAT
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flattening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLATSay 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 flattening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLAT-uh-ning.
What does flattening mean?
- present participle and gerund of flatten How to pronounce flatten
- The act, or the result of making something flat or flatter
- A flattened part of something“The Earth is a sphere that has flattenings at the poles.”
Words that rhyme with flattening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flattening.
Questions about saying flattening
How do you pronounce flattening?
Say FLAT-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈflætənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flattening?
Flattening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · uh · ning.
Is flattening 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 /ˈflætənɪŋ/ (FLAT-uh-ning).