How to pronounce concluding
Say it like kun-KLOO-ding. Concluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- kun
- KLOO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concluding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of concluding
American and British speakers say concluding in essentially the same way: /kənˈkludɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KLOO-ding.
What does concluding mean?
- occurring at or forming an end or termination“his concluding words came as a surprise”“the final chapter”
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Words that rhyme with concluding
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Questions about saying concluding
How do you pronounce concluding?
Say kun-KLOO-ding. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkludɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concluding?
Concluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: kun · KLOO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say concluding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkludɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.