How to Pronounce Flattening

To pronounce "flattening", say FLATT-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

FLATT-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “flattening”

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

What does flattening mean?

verb

  1. To make something flat or flatter.

    “As there was a lot of damage, we chose the heavy roller to flatten the pitch.”

  2. To press one's body tightly against a surface, such as a wall or floor, especially in order to avoid being seen or harmed.

noun

  1. The act, or the result of making something flat of flatter
  2. A flattened part of something

    “The Earth is a sphere that has flattenings at the poles.”

Words that rhyme with flattening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

batteningfattening

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flattening"?▾

"Flattening" has 3 syllables: flatt · en · ing.

What does "flattening" mean?▾

Flattening: To make something flat or flatter.

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