How to pronounce smartening
Say it like SMAR-tuh-ning. Smartening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR).
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- SMAR
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smartening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMARSay 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 smartening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SMAH-tuh-ning.
What does smartening mean?
- present participle and gerund of smarten How to pronounce smarten
Words that rhyme with smartening
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Questions about saying smartening
How do you pronounce smartening?
Say SMAR-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɑrtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsmɑːtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smartening?
Smartening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAR). Broken into parts: SMAR · tuh · ning.
Is smartening 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 /ˈsmɑːtənɪŋ/ (SMAH-tuh-ning).