How to pronounce clashing
Say it like KLASH-ing. Clashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH).
- KLASH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clashing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASHSay 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 clashing
American and British speakers say clashing in essentially the same way: /ˈklæʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklæʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLASH-ing.
What does clashing mean?
- present participle and gerund of clash How to pronounce clash
- A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.
- conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable
- mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)
- adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing
Words that rhyme with clashing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clashing.
Questions about saying clashing
How do you pronounce clashing?
Say KLASH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklæʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clashing?
Clashing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH). Broken into parts: KLASH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clashing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklæʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.