How to pronounce clammy
Say it like KLAM-ee. Clammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clammy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clammy
American and British speakers say clammy in essentially the same way: /ˈklæmi/ in the US and /ˈklæmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAM-ee.
What does clammy mean?
- Cold and damp, usually referring to hands or palms.“His hands were clammy from fright.”
- The quality of normal skin signs, epidermis that is neither diaphoretic nor dry.
Where does clammy come from?
From Middle English clam (“viscous, sticky; slimy”) + -y, from Old English clǣman (“to smear, bedaub”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with clammy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clammy.
Questions about saying clammy
How do you pronounce clammy?
Say KLAM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmi/. In British English it is /ˈklæmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clammy?
Clammy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say clammy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæmi/ and the British form is /ˈklæmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.