How to pronounce clem
Say it like KLEM. Clem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of clem
American and British speakers say clem in essentially the same way: /klɛm/ in the US and /klɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEM.
What does clem mean?
- A brick or stone.
- One stone (unit of mass).
- Alternative form of clam (“to adhere”).
Where does clem come from?
From Old English clām (“paste, mortar, mud, clay, poultice”), from Proto-West Germanic *klaim, equivalent to cloam.
Words that rhyme with clem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clem.
Questions about saying clem
How do you pronounce clem?
Say KLEM. The American pronunciation is /klɛm/. In British English it is /klɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clem?
Clem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLEM.
Do Americans and Brits say clem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klɛm/ and the British form is /klɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.