How to pronounce clingfilm
Say it like KLING-film. Clingfilm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING).
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- KLING
- film
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clingfilm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- filmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clingfilm
American and British speakers say clingfilm in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ in the US and /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLING-film.
What does clingfilm mean?
- Light, transparent plastic film used as a wrapping for food, etc.
Where does clingfilm come from?
From cling + film.
Questions about saying clingfilm
How do you pronounce clingfilm?
Say KLING-film. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/. In British English it is /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clingfilm?
Clingfilm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING). Broken into parts: KLING · film.
Do Americans and Brits say clingfilm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/ and the British form is /ˈklɪŋfɪlm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.