How to pronounce proclaiming
Say it like proh-KLAY-ming. Proclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- proh
- KLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclaiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 proclaiming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KLAY-ming.
What does proclaiming mean?
Words that rhyme with proclaiming
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Questions about saying proclaiming
How do you pronounce proclaiming?
Say proh-KLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclaiming?
Proclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: proh · KLAY · ming.
Is proclaiming pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/ (proh-KLAY-ming).