How to pronounce clamber
Say it like KLAM-ber. Clamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clamber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAM-buh.
What does clamber mean?
- To climb (something) with some difficulty, or in a haphazard fashion.“The children clambered over the jungle gym.”
- The act of clambering; a difficult or haphazard climb.
Where does clamber come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with clamber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clamber.
Questions about saying clamber
How do you pronounce clamber?
Say KLAM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamber?
Clamber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · ber.
Is clamber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklæmbə/ (KLAM-buh).