How to Pronounce Clutching

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

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clutching”

"clutching" has 2 syllables: clutch-ing. It rhymes with touching and crutching, if that helps it stick.

What does clutching mean?

verb

  1. To seize, as though with claws.

    “to clutch power”

  2. To grip or grasp tightly.

    “She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building.”

verb

  1. To hatch.

noun

  1. The act of one who clutches.

Synonyms

claspgraspgrip

Words that rhyme with clutching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

touchingcrutchingretouchingruchingbitchingscutchingmichinghutchingkuchingwuchang

Related words

clenchgraspgripprehendholdseizeclasp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clutching"?▾

"Clutching" has 2 syllables: clutch · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "clutching"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clutching" is /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/.

What does "clutching" mean?▾

Clutching: To seize, as though with claws.

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