How to pronounce clientele
Say it like kly-un-TEL. Clientele has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- kly
- un
- TEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clientele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of clientele
American and British speakers say clientele in essentially the same way: /ˌklaɪənˈtɛl/ in the US and /kliːɒnˈtɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: klee-on-TEL.
What does clientele mean?
- The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits; a group of specific clients collectively.“Helen's clientele encompasses a broad range of different ages, races and social statuses.”
Where does clientele come from?
Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliēns (English client).
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Words that rhyme with clientele
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Questions about saying clientele
How do you pronounce clientele?
Say kly-un-TEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌklaɪənˈtɛl/. In British English it is /kliːɒnˈtɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clientele?
Clientele has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: kly · un · TEL.
Do Americans and Brits say clientele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklaɪənˈtɛl/ and the British form is /kliːɒnˈtɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.