How to pronounce clacks
Say it like KLAKS. Clacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clacks
American and British speakers say clacks in essentially the same way: /klæks/ in the US and /klæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAKS.
What does clacks mean?
- plural of clack How to pronounce clack
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clack How to pronounce clack
Words that rhyme with clacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clacks.
Questions about saying clacks
How do you pronounce clacks?
Say KLAKS. The American pronunciation is /klæks/. In British English it is /klæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clacks?
Clacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say clacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæks/ and the British form is /klæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.