How to pronounce clerkling
Say it like KLAR-kling. Clerkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAR).
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- KLAR
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clerkling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clerkling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAH-kling.
What does clerkling mean?
- A young or insignificant clerk.
Where does clerkling come from?
From clerk + -ling.
Words that rhyme with clerkling
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Questions about saying clerkling
How do you pronounce clerkling?
Say KLAR-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑrklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clerkling?
Clerkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAR). Broken into parts: KLAR · kling.
Is clerkling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɑːklɪŋ/ (KLAH-kling).