How to Pronounce Heightening

To pronounce "heightening", say HEIGHT-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

HEIGHT-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “heightening”

"heightening" has 3 syllables: height-en-ing. It rhymes with enlightening and frightening, if that helps it stick.

What does heightening mean?

verb

  1. To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.
  2. To advance, increase, augment, make larger, more intense, stronger etc.

    “to heighten a flavor or a tint”

noun

  1. The act by which something is heightened or increased.

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Words that rhyme with heightening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlighteningfrighteninglighteninglightningwhiteningbrighteningtightening

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heightening"?▾

"Heightening" has 3 syllables: height · en · ing.

What does "heightening" mean?▾

Heightening: To make high; to raise higher; to elevate.

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