How to pronounce whitening
Say it like WY-tih-ning. Whitening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- tih
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whitening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WY-tih-ning.
What does whitening mean?
- present participle and gerund of whiten How to pronounce whiten
- A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter.
- Whiting, a kind of fine white chalk.
- The process of making something white or whiter.
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Questions about saying whitening
How do you pronounce whitening?
Say WY-tih-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitening?
Whitening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · tih · ning.
Is whitening 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 /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/ (WY-tih-ning).