How to Pronounce Hardening

To pronounce "hardening", say HARD-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

HARD-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “hardening”

"hardening" has 3 syllables: hard-en-ing. It rhymes with gardening and pardoning, if that helps it stick.

What does hardening mean?

verb

  1. To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).
  2. To make something hard or harder (tough, resistant to pressure).

noun

  1. The process by which something hardens.
  2. That which hardens, such as a material used for converting the surface of iron into steel.

Synonyms

inure

Words that rhyme with hardening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gardeningpardoning

Related words

solidificationsetsolidifyingtougheninghardnesstoughnessstrictnessstringency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hardening"?▾

"Hardening" has 3 syllables: hard · en · ing.

What does "hardening" mean?▾

Hardening: To become hard (tough, resistant to pressure).

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