How to pronounce clenches
Say it like KLEN-chuz. Clenches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN).
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- KLEN
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clenches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clenches
American and British speakers say clenches in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛntʃəz/ in the US and /ˈklɛntʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEN-chuz.
What does clenches mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clench How to pronounce clench
Questions about saying clenches
How do you pronounce clenches?
Say KLEN-chuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛntʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈklɛntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clenches?
Clenches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN). Broken into parts: KLEN · chuz.
Do Americans and Brits say clenches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛntʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈklɛntʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.