How to pronounce clamp
Say it like KLAMP. Clamp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clamp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clamp
American and British speakers say clamp in essentially the same way: /klæmp/ in the US and /klæmp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAMP.
What does clamp mean?
- To fasten in place or together with (or as if with) a clamp.
- To hold or grip tightly.
- To modify (a numeric value) so it lies within a specific range by replacing values outside the range with the closest value within the range.
- A brace, band, or clasp for strengthening or holding things that are apart together.
- An instrument used to temporarily shut off blood vessels, etc.
- A parking enforcement device used to immobilise a car until it can be towed or a fine is paid; a wheel clamp.
- A heavy footstep; a tramp.
Where does clamp come from?
Cognate with Middle Low German klampe (“hook, clasp”), German Klampfe, Klampe (“clamp, cleat”), Norwegian klamp (“clamp”), Alemannic German Chlempi.
Words that rhyme with clamp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clamp.
Questions about saying clamp
How do you pronounce clamp?
Say KLAMP. The American pronunciation is /klæmp/. In British English it is /klæmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clamp?
Clamp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAMP.
Do Americans and Brits say clamp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæmp/ and the British form is /klæmp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.