How to pronounce clams
Say it like KLAMZ. Clams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clams pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clams
American and British speakers say clams in essentially the same way: /klæmz/ in the US and /klæmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAMZ.
What does clams mean?
- plural of clam How to pronounce clam
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clam How to pronounce clam
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying clams
How do you pronounce clams?
Say KLAMZ. The American pronunciation is /klæmz/. In British English it is /klæmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clams?
Clams is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clams the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæmz/ and the British form is /klæmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.