strengthening
noun verbStress: first syllable
Syllables: strength-en-ing (3)
English Definition
The act of making or becoming stronger.
Example Sentence
They are working on the strengthening of their defense system.
US IPA
/ˈstreŋθ.ən.ɪŋ/
UK IPA
/ˈstreŋθ.nɪŋ/