How to Pronounce Clacking

To pronounce "clacking", say CLACK-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CLACK-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “clacking”

"clacking" has 2 syllables: clack-ing. It rhymes with backing and hijacking, if that helps it stick.

What does clacking mean?

verb

  1. To make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.
  2. To cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

noun

  1. A sound that clacks.

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Words that rhyme with clacking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

backinghijackingthwackingwhackinglackingcrackingrackingsmackingransackingbushwhackingwrackingwisecracking

Related words

clickclatterbrattlemaundergabbleprattlechatterblabber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clacking"?▾

"Clacking" has 2 syllables: clack · ing.

What does "clacking" mean?▾

Clacking: To make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

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