How to Pronounce Clearing

To pronounce "clearing", say CLEAR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clearing”

"clearing" has 2 syllables: clear-ing. It rhymes with domineering and sneering, if that helps it stick.

What does clearing mean?

verb

To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
“If you clear the table, I'll wash up.”
To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.
“Please clear all this stuff off the table.”

noun

The act or process of making or becoming clear.
An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

Synonyms

stub glade

Words that rhyme with clearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

domineering sneering engineering pioneering tearing rearing persevering veering steering shearing appearing cheering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clearing"?▾

"Clearing" has 2 syllables: clear · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "clearing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clearing" is /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/.

What does "clearing" mean?▾

Clearing: To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.

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