How to Pronounce Greening

To pronounce "greening", say GREEN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹiːnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹiːnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “greening”

"greening" has 2 syllables: green-ing. It rhymes with keening and demeaning, if that helps it stick.

What does greening mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) green, to turn (something) green.
  2. To become or grow green in colour.

noun

  1. The process of becoming green.
  2. A type of pear.

adjective

  1. Becoming green in colour.

Synonyms

engreengreening-pear

Words that rhyme with greening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keeningdemeaningmeaningpreeningcareeningscreeningleaningconveningcleaninginterveningpeeninggleaning

Related words

rejuvenationgreeneryreafforestationplantingreforestationlandscapingafforestationecological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greening"?▾

"Greening" has 2 syllables: green · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "greening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "greening" is /ˈɡɹiːnɪŋ/.

What does "greening" mean?▾

Greening: To make (something) green, to turn (something) green.

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