How to pronounce declawing
Say it like dee-KLAW-wingg. Declawing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAW).
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- dee
- KLAW
- wingg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declawing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- winggKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of declawing
American and British speakers say declawing in essentially the same way: /diˈklɔwɪŋɡ/ in the US and /diːˈklɔːwɪŋɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KLAW-wingg.
What does declawing mean?
- present participle and gerund of declaw How to pronounce declaw
- The surgical removal of claws.
Questions about saying declawing
How do you pronounce declawing?
Say dee-KLAW-wingg. The American pronunciation is /diˈklɔwɪŋɡ/. In British English it is /diːˈklɔːwɪŋɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declawing?
Declawing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAW). Broken into parts: dee · KLAW · wingg.
Do Americans and Brits say declawing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈklɔwɪŋɡ/ and the British form is /diːˈklɔːwɪŋɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.