How to Pronounce Altering

To pronounce "altering", say ALT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ALT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “altering”

"altering" has 3 syllables: alt-er-ing. It rhymes with faltering and haltering, if that helps it stick.

What does altering mean?

verb

  1. To change the form or structure of.
  2. To become different.

noun

  1. Alteration

    “{{quote-book|en|author=George Fox|year=1654|title=epistle LXXVI|passage=And stand steadfast in the unchangeable life and seed of God, which was before changings and alterings were; and which will remain when they all are gone.”

Words that rhyme with altering

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falteringhaltering

Related words

fixingneuteringalterationchangingmodifiedchangetransformingadjust

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "altering"?▾

"Altering" has 3 syllables: alt · er · ing.

What does "altering" mean?▾

Altering: To change the form or structure of.

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