How to pronounce claque
Say it like KLAK. Claque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of claque
American and British speakers say claque in essentially the same way: /klæk/ in the US and /klæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAK.
What does claque mean?
- A group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.
- A group of fawning admirers.
- A group of people who pre-arrange among themselves to express strong support for an idea, so as to give the false impression of a wider consensus.
Where does claque come from?
Borrowed from French claque (“group of people hired to applaud or boo, claque”, literally “a slap; a clap”).
Words that rhyme with claque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of claque.
Words that sound like claque
Questions about saying claque
How do you pronounce claque?
Say KLAK. The American pronunciation is /klæk/. In British English it is /klæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claque?
Claque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAK.
Do Americans and Brits say claque the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæk/ and the British form is /klæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as claque?
Claque sounds the same as clack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.