How to pronounce clanking
Say it like KLANG-king. Clanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG).
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- KLANG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clanking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clanking
American and British speakers say clanking in essentially the same way: /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANG-king.
What does clanking mean?
Words that rhyme with clanking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clanking.
Questions about saying clanking
How do you pronounce clanking?
Say KLANG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clanking?
Clanking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANG). Broken into parts: KLANG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say clanking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklæŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.