How to pronounce strengthening
Say it like STRENG-thuh-ning. Strengthening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG).
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- STRENG
- thuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strengthening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRENGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thuhKeep 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 strengthening
American and British speakers say strengthening in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRENG-thuh-ning.
What does strengthening mean?
- becoming stronger
- the act of increasing the strength of something
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying strengthening
How do you pronounce strengthening?
Say STRENG-thuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strengthening?
Strengthening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRENG). Broken into parts: STRENG · thuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say strengthening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.