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