How to pronounce clickbait
Say it like KLIK-bayt. Clickbait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce clickbait. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLIK
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clickbait pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of clickbait
American and British speakers say clickbait in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪkˌbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIK-bayt.
What does clickbait mean?
- To add clickbait to a web page; to direct clickbait at someone.
Where does clickbait come from?
From click + -bait (“manipulation to elicit a particular response”).
Questions about saying clickbait
How do you pronounce clickbait?
Say KLIK-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪkˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈklɪkbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clickbait?
Clickbait has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK). Broken into parts: KLIK · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say clickbait the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪkˌbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈklɪkbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.