How to Pronounce Clattering

To pronounce "clattering", say CLATT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CLATT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “clattering”

"clattering" has 3 syllables: clatt-er-ing. It rhymes with chattering and battering, if that helps it stick.

What does clattering mean?

verb

  1. To make a rattling sound.
  2. To cause to make a rattling noise.

noun

  1. A noise that clatters.

adjective

  1. In a state or process of being clattered.

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Words that rhyme with clattering

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chatteringbatteringflatteringspatteringnatteringsmatteringscatteringshatteringunflatteringsplatteringpatteringmattering

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clattering"?▾

"Clattering" has 3 syllables: clatt · er · ing.

What does "clattering" mean?▾

Clattering: To make a rattling sound.

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