How to pronounce cramming
Say it like KRAM-ing. Cramming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM).
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- KRAM
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cramming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cramming
American and British speakers say cramming in essentially the same way: /ˈkræmɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkræmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAM-ing.
What does cramming mean?
- present participle and gerund of cram How to pronounce cram
- The act by which something is crammed, or stuffed full.
- An intensive course of hard study, as for an examination.
Words that rhyme with cramming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cramming.
Questions about saying cramming
How do you pronounce cramming?
Say KRAM-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkræmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cramming?
Cramming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAM). Broken into parts: KRAM · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cramming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkræmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.