How to Pronounce Heartening

To pronounce "heartening", say HEART-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

HEART-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “heartening”

"heartening" has 3 syllables: heart-en-ing. It rhymes with disheartening and smartening, if that helps it stick.

What does heartening mean?

verb

  1. To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

adjective

  1. Cheerfully encouraging.

Antonyms

disheartening

Words that rhyme with heartening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dishearteningsmartening

Related words

encouraginginspiritinginspiringupliftinggratifyingpleasedhopefulpleasing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heartening"?▾

"Heartening" has 3 syllables: heart · en · ing.

What does "heartening" mean?▾

Heartening: To give heart to; to encourage, urge on, cheer, give confidence to.

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