How to pronounce heartening
Say it like HAR-tuh-ning. Heartening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heartening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep 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 heartening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-tuh-ning.
What does heartening mean?
- Cheerfully encouraging.
- present participle and gerund of hearten How to pronounce hearten
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Questions about saying heartening
How do you pronounce heartening?
Say HAR-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heartening?
Heartening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · tuh · ning.
Is heartening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɑːtənɪŋ/ (HAH-tuh-ning).