How to pronounce clampy
Say it like KLAM-pee. Clampy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM).
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- KLAM
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clampy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clampy
American and British speakers say clampy in essentially the same way: /ˈklæmpi/ in the US and /ˈklæmpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAM-pee.
What does clampy mean?
- Resembling a clamp; clamp-like.
- unwieldy, clumsy, hard to wield or control (of hands) through the clamping of muscles.“His hands grew clampy with cold.”
Where does clampy come from?
From clamp + -y.
Words that rhyme with clampy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clampy.
Questions about saying clampy
How do you pronounce clampy?
Say KLAM-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæmpi/. In British English it is /ˈklæmpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clampy?
Clampy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAM). Broken into parts: KLAM · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say clampy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæmpi/ and the British form is /ˈklæmpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.