How to pronounce widening
Say it like WY-duh-ning. Widening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- duh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widening 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.
- duhKeep 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 widening
American and British speakers say widening in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-duh-ning.
What does widening mean?
- Growing wider or farther apart.“The widening gap between rich and poor creates social problems.”
- The action of the verb widen.
- present participle and gerund of widen How to pronounce widen
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Questions about saying widening
How do you pronounce widening?
Say WY-duh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widening?
Widening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · duh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say widening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.