How to pronounce clutching
Say it like KLUHCH-ing. Clutching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHCH).
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- KLUHCH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clutching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHCHSay 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 clutching
American and British speakers say clutching in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHCH-ing.
What does clutching mean?
Words that rhyme with clutching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clutching.
Questions about saying clutching
How do you pronounce clutching?
Say KLUHCH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clutching?
Clutching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHCH). Broken into parts: KLUHCH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say clutching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.