How to pronounce including
Say it like in-KLOO-ding. Including has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- in
- KLOO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Including pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 including
American and British speakers say including in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈkludɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KLOO-ding.
What does including mean?
- Such as, among which; introducing one or more parts of the group or topic just mentioned.“All you have to do is to fill in the details, including your name and address and the amount you wish to give.”
- present participle and gerund of include How to pronounce include
Where does including come from?
By surface analysis, include + -ing.
Words that rhyme with including
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of including.
Questions about saying including
How do you pronounce including?
Say in-KLOO-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkludɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in including?
Including has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: in · KLOO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say including the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈkludɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.