How to pronounce clinic
Say it like KLIN-ik. Clinic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN).
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- KLIN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clinic
American and British speakers say clinic in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪnɪk/ in the US and /ˈklɪnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIN-ik.
What does clinic mean?
- a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists
- meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity
- a healthcare facility for outpatient care
Words that rhyme with clinic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clinic.
Questions about saying clinic
How do you pronounce clinic?
Say KLIN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈklɪnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinic?
Clinic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN). Broken into parts: KLIN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say clinic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈklɪnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.