How to pronounce cluttering
Say it like KLUHT-uh-ring. Cluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHT).
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- KLUHT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cluttering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 cluttering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLUHT-uh-ring.
What does cluttering mean?
- The act of making, or condition of being, cluttered.
- A speech disorder characterized by fast, jerky, or irregular speech, which often sounds like stuttering.
- An instance of cluttered speech.
- present participle and gerund of clutter How to pronounce clutter
Words that rhyme with cluttering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cluttering.
Questions about saying cluttering
How do you pronounce cluttering?
Say KLUHT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklʌtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cluttering?
Cluttering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHT). Broken into parts: KLUHT · uh · ring.
Is cluttering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈklʌtərɪŋ/ (KLUHT-uh-ring).