How to pronounce clearing
Say it like KLIR-ing. Clearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
- KLIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clearing
American and British speakers say clearing in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEER-ring.
What does clearing mean?
- present participle and gerund of clear How to pronounce clear
- The act or process of making or becoming clear.
- An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.
- An open space in the fog etc.
Where does clearing come from?
From clear + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with clearing
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Questions about saying clearing
How do you pronounce clearing?
Say KLIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearing?
Clearing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.