How to pronounce exclaiming
Say it like iks-KLAY-ming. Exclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- iks
- KLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclaiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exclaiming
American and British speakers say exclaiming in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLAY-ming.
What does exclaiming mean?
- Uttering an exclamation.
- present participle and gerund of exclaim How to pronounce exclaim
- exclamation
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Words that rhyme with exclaiming
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Questions about saying exclaiming
How do you pronounce exclaiming?
Say iks-KLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclaiming?
Exclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: iks · KLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say exclaiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.