How to Pronounce Advancing

To pronounce "advancing", say ADV-anc-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “advancing”

"advancing" has 3 syllables: adv-anc-ing. It rhymes with enhancing and glancing, if that helps it stick.

What does advancing mean?

verb

To promote or advantage.
To move forward in space or time.

noun

The act of proceeding forward; an advance.

Synonyms

accelerate adduce aggrandize allege assign elevate exalt heighten

Antonyms

regress retract

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Words that rhyme with advancing

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enhancing glancing chancing prancing financing romancing trancing dancing refinancing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "advancing"?▾

"Advancing" has 3 syllables: adv · anc · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "advancing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "advancing" is /ədˈvɑːnsɪŋ/.

What does "advancing" mean?▾

Advancing: To promote or advantage.

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