To pronounce "clowning", say CLOWN-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
clowning
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/ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
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"clowning" has 2 syllables: clown-ing. It rhymes with crowning and accounting, if that helps it stick.
verb
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clowning" has 2 syllables: clown · ing.
The IPA transcription of "clowning" is /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/.
Clowning: To act in a silly or playful fashion.
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