How to pronounce clicking
Say it like KLIK-ing. Clicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK).
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- KLIK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clicking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIKSay 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 clicking
American and British speakers say clicking in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIK-ing.
What does clicking mean?
- The sound or action of a click.
- present participle and gerund of click How to pronounce click
Words that rhyme with clicking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clicking.
Questions about saying clicking
How do you pronounce clicking?
Say KLIK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clicking?
Clicking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK). Broken into parts: KLIK · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clicking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.