How to pronounce clamming
Say it like KLAM-ing. Clamming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clamming
American and British speakers say clamming in essentially the same way: /ˈklæmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklæmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAM-ing.
What does clamming mean?
Words that rhyme with clamming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clamming.
Questions about saying clamming
How do you pronounce clamming?
Say KLAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklæmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamming?
Clamming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clamming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklæmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.