How to Pronounce Blackening

To pronounce "blackening", say BLACK-en-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

10

Letters

BLACK-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “blackening”

"blackening" has 3 syllables: black-en-ing. It rhymes with slackening, if that helps it stick.

What does blackening mean?

verb

  1. (causative) To cause to be or become black.
  2. To become black.

    “The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in.”

noun

  1. The act of turning black in colour; a black stain or mark.

Synonyms

defamedenigratesullytainttarnishblackdirty

Words that rhyme with blackening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slackening

Related words

darkeningdisparagingdiscreditingblackenizationbrowningebonizationalbificationburnish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackening"?▾

"Blackening" has 3 syllables: black · en · ing.

What does "blackening" mean?▾

Blackening: (causative) To cause to be or become black.

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