How Do You Spell CLOWNING?

Pronunciation: [klˈa͡ʊnɪŋ] (IPA)

Clowning is spelled /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with the "ow" diphthong, which represents a combination of the "a" and "o" sounds. The "n" in the second syllable is pronounced with a nasal sound, produced by closing the mouth at the back and pushing air through the nose. The final syllable is pronounced with the "ing" ending, which is made by adding the sounds "ih" and "ng" together. Overall, the spelling of "clowning" accurately represents its pronunciation.

CLOWNING Meaning and Definition

1. Clowning refers to the art or practice of performing as a clown, generally characterized by exaggerated and humorous physical actions, gestures, and expressions. It is a form of entertainment that involves the use of comedic skills, physical comedy, and visual gags to amuse and entertain audiences. Clowning often combines slapstick humor with pantomime, parody, and improvisation to create a light-hearted and comedic atmosphere.

   Clowning is rooted in the tradition of the circus, where clowns play a central role in entertaining the crowd. However, it has also evolved into a distinct art form with its own techniques and conventions. Clowning requires performers to embody exaggerated and often ridiculous characters, using makeup, costumes, and props to enhance their comedic personas. It often involves clumsy or clumsy-like behavior, emphasizing physicality and absurdity.

   In addition to the entertainment aspect, clowning can also highlight social or political commentary. Clowns may use satire and parody to address serious issues in a light-hearted and accessible manner, making it an effective tool for social criticism and activism.

   Clowning can be found in various forms of live performance, such as circuses, variety shows, street performances, and theatrical productions. It requires a unique set of skills, including physical agility, timing, improvisation, and the ability to connect with the audience. The art of clowning is often considered a challenging and specialized craft that requires extensive training and practice.

Common Misspellings for CLOWNING

• clawling
• lawning
• clonging
• clening
• cloosing
• clining
• clowing
• glowling
• claening
• closeing
• logning
• cloising
• clohing
• blowning
• claining
• cloasing
• closiing
• cleening
• kowning
• cloing
• cloneing
• clanning
• cloaning
• claning
• cloyhing
• clonning
• closoing
• coloning
• clenning
• louning
• clesning
• loning
• cloging
• clinning
• clowding
• cloening
• lowning
• clownning
• Clowging
• Clowting
• cloining
• clokning
• clwnings
• clownins
• Clawening
• cloyning
• Clownigge
• Clonningg
• Clownio
• Clowtingh
• Clowtingg
• clonnning

Etymology of CLOWNING

The etymology of the word "clowning" can be traced back to the Late Middle English period. It is derived from the noun "clown", which originated from the Old Norse word "klunni", meaning "a clumsy or boorish person". The term "clown" referred to a rustic or peasant in Medieval England, often associated with unsophisticated behavior or a buffoon. Over time, "clown" began to be used specifically for a performer who uses physical comedy and humor to entertain, leading to the verb "clowning" or the act of performing as a clown.

Similar spelling words for CLOWNING

• clotting,
• loaning,
• closing,
• Coining,
• crowning,
• clopping,
• clownish,
• Clawing,
• cleaning,
• Clogging,
• clouding,
• cloninger,
• Cloaking,
• clocking,
• clothing,
• cloning,
• cloonan,
• Clinging,
• glowing.

Plural form of CLOWNING is CLOWNINGS

Conjugate verb Clowning

CONDITIONAL

I would clown

we would clown

you would clown

he/she/it would clown

they would clown

FUTURE

I will clown

we will clown

you will clown

he/she/it will clown

they will clown

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clowned

we will have clowned

you will have clowned

he/she/it will have clowned

they will have clowned

PAST

I clowned

we clowned

you clowned

he/she/it clowned

they clowned

PAST PERFECT

I had clowned

we had clowned

you had clowned

he/she/it had clowned

they had clowned

PRESENT

I clown

we clown

you clown

he/she/it clowns

they clown

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clowned

we have clowned

you have clowned

he/she/it has clowned

they have clowned

I am clowning

we are clowning

you are clowning

he/she/it is clowning

they are clowning

I was clowning

we were clowning

you were clowning

he/she/it was clowning

they were clowning

I will be clowning

we will be clowning

you will be clowning

he/she/it will be clowning

they will be clowning

I have been clowning

we have been clowning

you have been clowning

he/she/it has been clowning

they have been clowning

I had been clowning

we had been clowning

you had been clowning

he/she/it had been clowning

they had been clowning

I will have been clowning

we will have been clowning

you will have been clowning

he/she/it will have been clowning

they will have been clowning

I would have clowned

we would have clowned

you would have clowned

he/she/it would have clowned

they would have clowned

I would be clowning

we would be clowning

you would be clowning

he/she/it would be clowning

they would be clowning

I would have been clowning

we would have been clowning

you would have been clowning

he/she/it would have been clowning

they would have been clowning