heightening meaning

UK US /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/ 3 syllables

heightening (adjective): reaching a higher intensity.

Definition of heightening

  1. reaching a higher intensity
    • their heightening fears

    Similar: intensifying

How to pronounce heightening

heightening is pronounced /ˈhaɪtənɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with heightening

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in NG · 11-letter words

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