How to pronounce "strengthening"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "strengthening"

Learn how to break down "strengthening" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

strength-en-ing
3 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S T R EH1 NG TH AH0 N IH0 NG
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "strengthening"

Verb

  • To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
    Example: "strengthen a muscle"
  • To empower; to give moral strength to; to encourage; to enhearten.
  • To augment; to improve; to intensify.
  • To grow strong or stronger.

Noun

  • The process by which something is strengthened.

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