How to pronounce clubbing
Say it like KLUHB-ing. Clubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHB).
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- KLUHB
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clubbing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clubbing
American and British speakers say clubbing in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHB-ing.
What does clubbing mean?
- present participle and gerund of club How to pronounce club
- An instance of using a club.“There was an outbreak of near-fatal clubbings in that area.”
- A thickening of the ends of fingers and toes.
- The practice of frequenting nightclubs.“We're going clubbing tonight.”
Words that rhyme with clubbing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clubbing.
Questions about saying clubbing
How do you pronounce clubbing?
Say KLUHB-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklʌbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clubbing?
Clubbing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHB). Broken into parts: KLUHB · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clubbing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklʌbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.