How to pronounce clustering
Say it like KLUHS-tuh-ring. Clustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHS).
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- KLUHS
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clustering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clustering
American and British speakers say clustering in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHS-tuh-ring.
What does clustering mean?
- A grouping of a number of similar things.
- The grouping of a population based on ethnicity, economics or religion.
- The undesirable contiguous grouping of elements in a hash table.
- Forming a cluster.
- present participle and gerund of cluster How to pronounce cluster
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Words that rhyme with clustering
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Questions about saying clustering
How do you pronounce clustering?
Say KLUHS-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clustering?
Clustering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHS). Broken into parts: KLUHS · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say clustering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.