How to pronounce clings
Say it like KLINGZ. Clings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLINGZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clings
American and British speakers say clings in essentially the same way: /klɪŋz/ in the US and /klɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLINGZ.
What does clings mean?
- plural of cling How to pronounce cling
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cling How to pronounce cling
Words that rhyme with clings
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clings.
Questions about saying clings
How do you pronounce clings?
Say KLINGZ. The American pronunciation is /klɪŋz/. In British English it is /klɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clings?
Clings is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLINGZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klɪŋz/ and the British form is /klɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.