How to Pronounce Weakening

To pronounce "weakening", say WEAK-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

9

Letters

WEAK-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “weakening”

"weakening" has 3 syllables: weak-en-ing. It rhymes with beaconing, if that helps it stick.

What does weakening mean?

verb

  1. To make weaker or less strong.
  2. To become weaker or less strong.

noun

  1. An instance or process of loss of strength.
  2. A structural principle of mathematical logic that states that the hypotheses of any derived fact may be freely extended with additional assumptions.

Words that rhyme with weakening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beaconing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weakening"?▾

"Weakening" has 3 syllables: weak · en · ing.

What does "weakening" mean?▾

Weakening: To make weaker or less strong.

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