How to pronounce clattering
Say it like KLAT-uh-ring. Clattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAT).
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- KLAT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clattering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clattering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLAT-uh-ring.
What does clattering mean?
- present participle and gerund of clatter How to pronounce clatter
- In a state or process of being clattered.
- A noise that clatters.
Words that rhyme with clattering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clattering.
Questions about saying clattering
How do you pronounce clattering?
Say KLAT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈklætərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklætərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clattering?
Clattering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAT). Broken into parts: KLAT · uh · ring.
Is clattering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈklætərɪŋ/ (KLAT-uh-ring).