How to Pronounce Deadening

To pronounce "deadening", say DEAD-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

9

Letters

DEAD-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deadening”

"deadening" has 3 syllables: dead-en-ing. It rhymes with reddening, if that helps it stick.

What does deadening mean?

verb

  1. To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.
  2. To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).

noun

  1. The process by which something is deadened.
  2. A forest clearing created by girdling the trees.

Words that rhyme with deadening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reddening

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadening"?▾

"Deadening" has 3 syllables: dead · en · ing.

What does "deadening" mean?▾

Deadening: To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.

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