How to pronounce clincher
Say it like KLIN-cher. Clincher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN).
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- KLIN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clincher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clincher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIN-chuh.
What does clincher mean?
- That which clinches; that which makes something final or firm; a decisive factor.“The clincher was that we couldn't wait any longer to leave, or it would get dark.”
- A tyre with a bead around the edge to attach to the rim of the wheel when inflated.
Where does clincher come from?
From clinch + -er.
Questions about saying clincher
How do you pronounce clincher?
Say KLIN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪntʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪntʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clincher?
Clincher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN). Broken into parts: KLIN · cher.
Is clincher 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 /ˈklɪntʃə/ (KLIN-chuh).