How to Pronounce Widening

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “widening”

"widening" has 3 syllables: wid-en-ing.

What does widening mean?

verb

  1. To become wide or wider.

    “His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.”

  2. To make wide or wider.

noun

  1. The action of the verb widen.

adjective

  1. Growing wider or farther apart.

    “The widening gap between rich and poor creates social problems.”

Antonyms

narrow

Related words

broadeningbroadenextensionextendextensibilitywidthwideexpandability

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "widening"?▾

"Widening" has 3 syllables: wid · en · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "widening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "widening" is /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/.

What does "widening" mean?▾

Widening: To become wide or wider.

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