How to Pronounce Whitening

To pronounce "whitening", say WHIT-en-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whitening”

"whitening" has 3 syllables: whit-en-ing. It rhymes with enlightening and frightening, if that helps it stick.

What does whitening mean?

verb

  1. (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.

    “Age had whitened his hair.”

noun

  1. A substance, such as a bleach, used to make something white or whiter.
  2. The process of making something white or whiter.

Words that rhyme with whitening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlighteningfrighteninglighteninglightningheighteningbrighteningtightening

Related words

lighteningblanchingbleachinglaundrylaunderingamlbleachlegalization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whitening"?▾

"Whitening" has 3 syllables: whit · en · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "whitening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whitening" is /ˈhwaɪtnɪŋ/.

What does "whitening" mean?▾

Whitening: (To cause) to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch.

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