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