How to pronounce clat
Say it like KLAT. Clat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of clat
American and British speakers say clat in essentially the same way: /klæt/ in the US and /klæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAT.
What does clat mean?
- A clod of earth
- irksome task
- To dirty
Words that rhyme with clat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clat.
Questions about saying clat
How do you pronounce clat?
Say KLAT. The American pronunciation is /klæt/. In British English it is /klæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clat?
Clat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAT.
Do Americans and Brits say clat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klæt/ and the British form is /klæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.