How to Pronounce Befriending

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

BEFR-iend-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “befriending”

"befriending" has 3 syllables: befr-iend-ing. It rhymes with condescending and impending, if that helps it stick.

What does befriending mean?

verb

  1. To become a friend of, to make friends with.
  2. To act as a friend to, to assist.

noun

  1. The process of making friends with somebody.

Antonyms

befoedefriendunfriend

Words that rhyme with befriending

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

condescendingimpendingascendingtendingpendingdescendingintendingunendingcontendingblendingunbendingattending

Related words

speciesbefrienderpenfriendshipfellowshipfrenemyshippenfriendstepfriendfreind

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "befriending"?▾

"Befriending" has 3 syllables: befr · iend · ing.

What does "befriending" mean?▾

Befriending: To become a friend of, to make friends with.

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