How to pronounce declaring
Say it like dih-KLER-ing. Declaring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER).
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- dih
- KLER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declaring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of declaring
American and British speakers say declaring in essentially the same way: /dɪˈklɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈklɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-KLAIR-ring.
What does declaring mean?
- present participle and gerund of declare How to pronounce declare
- The act of making something known; announcing; proclaiming
Where does declaring come from?
From Middle English declaring, declarynge, equivalent to declare + -ing (present participle ending).
Words that rhyme with declaring
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Questions about saying declaring
How do you pronounce declaring?
Say dih-KLER-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈklɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈklɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declaring?
Declaring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLER). Broken into parts: dih · KLER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say declaring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈklɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈklɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.