How to Pronounce Clumping

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklʌmpɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clumping”

"clumping" has 2 syllables: clump-ing. It rhymes with slumping and thumping, if that helps it stick.

What does clumping mean?

verb

  1. To form clusters or lumps.
  2. To gather in dense groups.

noun

  1. A clump or cluster.
  2. The sound of walking with heavy footfalls.

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Words that rhyme with clumping

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slumpingthumpingpumpinghumpingbumpingplumpingdumpingjumpinglumpingstumpingtrumpingshrimping

Related words

lumpclodglobplunkclompthudthumpclunk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clumping"?▾

"Clumping" has 2 syllables: clump · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "clumping"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clumping" is /ˈklʌmpɪŋ/.

What does "clumping" mean?▾

Clumping: To form clusters or lumps.

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