How to pronounce clanging
Say it like KLANG-ing. Clanging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
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- KLANG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clanging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANGSay 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 clanging
American and British speakers say clanging in essentially the same way: /ˈklæŋɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklæŋɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANG-ing.
What does clanging mean?
- present participle and gerund of clang How to pronounce clang
- A noise that clangs.
- A mode of speech (or writing) characterized by compulsive association of words based upon sound rather than meaning.
Words that rhyme with clanging
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clanging.
Questions about saying clanging
How do you pronounce clanging?
Say KLANG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clanging?
Clanging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clanging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæŋɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklæŋɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.