How to pronounce clippings
Say it like KLIP-ingz. Clippings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
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- KLIP
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clippings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clippings
American and British speakers say clippings in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪpɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈklɪpɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIP-ingz.
What does clippings mean?
- plural of clipping How to pronounce clipping
Questions about saying clippings
How do you pronounce clippings?
Say KLIP-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clippings?
Clippings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say clippings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪpɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈklɪpɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.