How to pronounce acclaiming
Say it like uh-KLAY-ming. Acclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- uh
- KLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclaiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acclaiming
American and British speakers say acclaiming in essentially the same way: /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KLAY-ming.
What does acclaiming mean?
- That acclaims; applauding, welcoming enthusiastically.
- present participle and gerund of acclaim How to pronounce acclaim
Where does acclaiming come from?
From acclaim + -ing.
Words that rhyme with acclaiming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acclaiming.
Questions about saying acclaiming
How do you pronounce acclaiming?
Say uh-KLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclaiming?
Acclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: uh · KLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say acclaiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.