How to Pronounce Deepening

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

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Syllables

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Letters

DEEP-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deepening”

"deepening" has 3 syllables: deep-en-ing. It rhymes with cheapening and steepening, if that helps it stick.

What does deepening mean?

verb

  1. To make deep or deeper

    “They deepened the well by 200 feet.”

  2. To make darker or more intense; to darken

    “The event deepened the prevailing gloom.”

noun

  1. The act of becoming deeper.

Synonyms

depthen

Words that rhyme with deepening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cheapeningsteepening

Related words

intensifyingthickeninggatheringdepthdeepprofoundlywideningintensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deepening"?▾

"Deepening" has 3 syllables: deep · en · ing.

What does "deepening" mean?▾

Deepening: To make deep or deeper

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