How to Pronounce Sweetening

To pronounce "sweetening", say SWEET-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

SWEET-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sweetening”

"sweetening" has 3 syllables: sweet-en-ing.

What does sweetening mean?

verb

  1. To make sweet to the taste.

    “to sweeten tea”

  2. To make (more) pleasant or to the mind or feelings.

    “to sweeten friendship”

noun

  1. The process of making something sweeter.
  2. A sweetener.

    “Honey is the oldest of sweetenings.”

Antonyms

sour

Related words

enhancementsofteningdulcorationdulcificationdouceursweetnesssweetishnesssweeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sweetening"?▾

"Sweetening" has 3 syllables: sweet · en · ing.

What does "sweetening" mean?▾

Sweetening: To make sweet to the taste.

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