How to pronounce clash
Say it like KLASH. Clash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLASH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clash pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clash
American and British speakers say clash in essentially the same way: /klæʃ/ in the US and /klæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLASH.
What does clash mean?
- a loud resonant repeating noise“he could hear the clang of distant bells”
- a state of conflict between persons
- a state of conflict between colors“her dress was a disturbing clash of colors”
- crash together with violent impact“The cars collided”“Two meteors clashed”
- be incompatible; be or come into conflict“These colors clash”
- disagree violently“We clashed over the new farm policies”
Where does clash come from?
Of onomatopoeic origin.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with clash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clash.
Questions about saying clash
How do you pronounce clash?
Say KLASH. The American pronunciation is /klæʃ/. In British English it is /klæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clash?
Clash is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLASH.
Do Americans and Brits say clash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæʃ/ and the British form is /klæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.