To pronounce "threatening", say THREAT-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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THREAT-en-ing
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"threatening" has 3 syllables: threat-en-ing.
"Threatening" has 3 syllables: threat · en · ing.
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