How to pronounce clouding
Say it like KLOW-ding. Clouding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW).
- KLOW
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clouding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clouding
American and British speakers say clouding in essentially the same way: /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOW-ding.
What does clouding mean?
- present participle and gerund of cloud How to pronounce cloud
- A cloudy appearance.
- A mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
- A diversity of colours in yarn, recurring at regular intervals.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- clouding up
Words that rhyme with clouding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clouding.
Questions about saying clouding
How do you pronounce clouding?
Say KLOW-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clouding?
Clouding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW). Broken into parts: KLOW · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say clouding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.