How to Pronounce Lengthening

To pronounce "lengthening", say LENGTH-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

11

Letters

LENGTH-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lengthening”

"lengthening" has 3 syllables: length-en-ing. It rhymes with strengthening, if that helps it stick.

What does lengthening mean?

verb

  1. To make longer, to extend the length of.
  2. To become longer.

    “The shadows on the lawn lengthened as the sun began to set.”

noun

  1. The process of growing longer.
  2. A type of sound change when a sound (especially a vowel) lengthens

Antonyms

shorten

Words that rhyme with lengthening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strengthening

Related words

prolongationprotractionincreasingperpetuationelongationextensionextendprorogation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lengthening"?▾

"Lengthening" has 3 syllables: length · en · ing.

What does "lengthening" mean?▾

Lengthening: To make longer, to extend the length of.

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