How to Pronounce Highlighting

To pronounce "highlighting", say HIGHL-ight-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

12

Letters

HIGHL-ight-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “highlighting”

"highlighting" has 3 syllables: highl-ight-ing. It rhymes with exciting and inviting, if that helps it stick.

What does highlighting mean?

verb

  1. To make prominent; emphasize.
  2. To be a highlight of.

noun

  1. The visual emphasis of text by means of a highlight.
  2. An area of the skin or hair containing highlights.

adjective

  1. Causing emphasis, drawing attention; revealing.

    “The most highlighting part of the case study is research, collection and analysis of data.”

Words that rhyme with highlighting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

excitinginvitingmoonlightingflytingwritingrecitingbitingslightinguninvitingblightinglightingsighting

Related words

underliningunderscoringunderlinecitinglabellingemphasisestarringshowcase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "highlighting"?▾

"Highlighting" has 3 syllables: highl · ight · ing.

What does "highlighting" mean?▾

Highlighting: To make prominent; emphasize.

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