How to Pronounce Fattening

To pronounce "fattening", say FATT-en-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fattening”

"fattening" has 3 syllables: fatt-en-ing. It rhymes with flattening and battening, if that helps it stick.

What does fattening mean?

verb

  1. To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

    “We must fatten the turkey in time for Thanksgiving.”

  2. (of a person or animal) To become fat or fatter.

    “He gradually fattened in the five years after getting married.”

noun

  1. The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.
  2. The act of becoming fatter.

adjective

  1. That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.

Synonyms

enrichgain weightput on weight

Antonyms

slimming

Words that rhyme with fattening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flatteningbattening

Related words

finishedfattyfatgreasyfeedfeederfeedingfeedlot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fattening"?▾

"Fattening" has 3 syllables: fatt · en · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fattening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fattening" is /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/.

What does "fattening" mean?▾

Fattening: To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

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