How to pronounce clotting
Say it like KLOT-ing. Clotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT).
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- KLOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clotting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clotting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLOT-ing.
What does clotting mean?
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Questions about saying clotting
How do you pronounce clotting?
Say KLOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clotting?
Clotting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT). Broken into parts: KLOT · ing.
Is clotting 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 /ˈklɒtɪŋ/ (KLOT-ing).