How to pronounce reclaiming
Say it like ree-KLAY-ming. Reclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- ree
- KLAY
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reclaiming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 reclaiming
American and British speakers say reclaiming in essentially the same way: /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KLAY-ming.
What does reclaiming mean?
- present participle and gerund of reclaim How to pronounce reclaim
Words that rhyme with reclaiming
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reclaiming.
Questions about saying reclaiming
How do you pronounce reclaiming?
Say ree-KLAY-ming. The American pronunciation is /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reclaiming?
Reclaiming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: ree · KLAY · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say reclaiming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈkleɪmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.