How to pronounce cleek
Say it like KLEEK. Cleek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cleek
American and British speakers say cleek in essentially the same way: /klik/ in the US and /kliːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEEK.
What does cleek mean?
- A large hook.
- A metal-headed golf club with little loft, equivalent in a modern set of clubs to a one or two iron or a four wood.
- To strike with the club called a cleek.
Where does cleek come from?
Borrowed from Scots cleek.
Words that rhyme with cleek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cleek.
Words that sound like cleek
Questions about saying cleek
How do you pronounce cleek?
Say KLEEK. The American pronunciation is /klik/. In British English it is /kliːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleek?
Cleek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say cleek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klik/ and the British form is /kliːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cleek?
Cleek sounds the same as clique in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.