How to Pronounce Annealing

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

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ANN-eal-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “annealing”

"annealing" has 3 syllables: ann-eal-ing. It rhymes with appealing and feeling, if that helps it stick.

What does annealing mean?

verb

To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen.
To cool glass slowly, to minimize internal stress.

noun

The heating of solid metal or glass to high temperatures and cooling it slowly so that its particles arrange into a defined lattice.
“Without annealing, the quality of our metal products will diminish.”

Synonyms

indurate ruggedize temper

Words that rhyme with annealing

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How many syllables are in "annealing"?▾

"Annealing" has 3 syllables: ann · eal · ing.

What does "annealing" mean?▾

Annealing: To subject to great heat and then (often slow) cooling, and sometimes reheating and further cooling, for the purpose of rendering less brittle; to temper; to toughen.

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