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Strengthening Pronunciation
Strengthening is pronounced STRENG-thuh-ning, IPA /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/.
STRENG-thuh-ning
US /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/ · UK /ˈstrɛŋθənɪŋ/
Syllables: STRENG · thuh · ning (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb and adjective: Becoming stronger, or making something stronger, as an ongoing process.
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Strengthening in a Sentence
- Strengthening the bridge will close the road for a month.
- The pound has been strengthening since June.
- Her physiotherapy is mostly strengthening work.
Common Mispronunciations of Strengthening
Not streng-THUH-ning
Adding ing moves nothing. STRENG stays the loud beat and the two behind it stay quiet.
Not STRENG-thuh-neen
That ing is the ng of sing, so the word closes at the back of the mouth with no g released after it.
Tip: Many speakers drop the middle beat entirely in quick speech, STRENG-thning, and it passes unnoticed.
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