How to pronounce client
Say it like KLY-unt. Client has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
- KLY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Client pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of client
American and British speakers say client in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪənt/ in the US and /ˈklaɪənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLY-unt.
What does client mean?
- A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
- The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.
- A person who receives help or services from a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
Where does client come from?
From Middle English client, from Anglo-Norman clyent, Old French client, from Latin cliēns, akin to clinare (“to lean”).
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Words that rhyme with client
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of client.
Questions about saying client
How do you pronounce client?
Say KLY-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪənt/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in client?
Client has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say client the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪənt/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.