How to Pronounce Accelerating

To pronounce "accelerating", say ACC-el-er-at-ing — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

ACC-el-er-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “accelerating”

"accelerating" has 5 syllables: acc-el-er-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does accelerating mean?

verb

  1. To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.
  2. To quicken the natural or ordinary progression or process of.

    “to accelerate the growth of a plant, the increase of wealth, etc.”

noun

  1. An act of acceleration.

    “the acceleratings and brakings of a vehicle”

Synonyms

hastenquickenspeed upadvanceforwardexpeditefurther

Antonyms

decelerateretardunaccelerate

Words that rhyme with accelerating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

fastspeedingquickeninghasteningspeedacceleratorexpeditedexpedition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accelerating"?▾

"Accelerating" has 5 syllables: acc · el · er · at · ing.

What does "accelerating" mean?▾

Accelerating: To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of.

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