How to pronounce clampdown
Say it like KLAMP-down. Clampdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAMP).
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US American/ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/KLAMP-down
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- KLAMP
- down
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clampdown 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.
- downGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does clampdown mean?
noun
- A sudden repressive or punitive restriction or control.
Where does clampdown come from?
Deverbal from clamp down.
Questions about saying clampdown
How do you pronounce clampdown?
Say KLAMP-down. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clampdown?
Clampdown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAMP). Broken into parts: KLAMP · down.