To pronounce "smartening", say SMART-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
smartening
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SMART-en-ing
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"smartening" has 3 syllables: smart-en-ing. It rhymes with heartening and disheartening, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Smartening" has 3 syllables: smart · en · ing.
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