How to pronounce clownings
Say it like KLOW-ningz. Clownings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW).
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- KLOW
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clownings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clownings
American and British speakers say clownings in essentially the same way: /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOW-ningz.
What does clownings mean?
- plural of clowning How to pronounce clowning
Questions about saying clownings
How do you pronounce clownings?
Say KLOW-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clownings?
Clownings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW). Broken into parts: KLOW · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say clownings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈklaʊnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.