How to pronounce clumping
Say it like KLUHM-ping. Clumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHM).
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- KLUHM
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clumping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clumping
American and British speakers say clumping in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHM-ping.
What does clumping mean?
- present participle and gerund of clump How to pronounce clump
- A clump or cluster.
- The sound of walking with heavy footfalls.
Words that rhyme with clumping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clumping.
Questions about saying clumping
How do you pronounce clumping?
Say KLUHM-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clumping?
Clumping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHM). Broken into parts: KLUHM · ping.
Do Americans and Brits say clumping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.