How to pronounce clobbering
Say it like KLOB-uh-ring. Clobbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB).
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- KLOB
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clobbering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 clobbering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOB-uh-ring.
What does clobbering mean?
- present participle and gerund of clobber How to pronounce clobber
- A beating; a thrashing; a thorough defeat.
- That clobbers.
Questions about saying clobbering
How do you pronounce clobbering?
Say KLOB-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑbərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒbərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clobbering?
Clobbering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOB). Broken into parts: KLOB · uh · ring.
Is clobbering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒbərɪŋ/ (KLOB-uh-ring).