How to pronounce clingy
Say it like KLING-ee. Clingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING).
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- KLING
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clingy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clingy
American and British speakers say clingy in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪŋi/ in the US and /ˈklɪŋi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLING-ee.
What does clingy mean?
- Having a tendency to cling.“a clingy minidress”
Where does clingy come from?
From cling + -y.
Words that rhyme with clingy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clingy.
Questions about saying clingy
How do you pronounce clingy?
Say KLING-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋi/. In British English it is /ˈklɪŋi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clingy?
Clingy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING). Broken into parts: KLING · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say clingy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪŋi/ and the British form is /ˈklɪŋi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.