How to Pronounce "hastening"
word
ˈheɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈheɪsnɪŋ
HAY-suh-ning
hˈeɪstənɪŋ
HAY-stuh-ning
Definition
Moving or acting more quickly, or making something happen sooner. Often refers to intentionally speeding up a process or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪsənɪŋ/, /ˈheɪsnɪŋ
British English
hˈeɪstənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAY-suh-ning
UK
HAY-stuh-ning
Listen in Context
She is hastening her steps to catch the bus.
The company is hastening production to meet demand.
Rain clouds were hastening the end of our picnic.
By hastening the process, they finished the project ahead of schedule.