How to pronounce clinical
Say it like KLIN-uh-kul. Clinical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN).
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- KLIN
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinical 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clinical
American and British speakers say clinical in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪnəkəl/ in the US and /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIN-ih-kul.
What does clinical mean?
- relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients“clinical observation”“clinical case study”
- scientifically detached; unemotional“he spoke in the clipped clinical monotones typical of police testimony”
Where does clinical come from?
From clinic + -al.
Words that rhyme with clinical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clinical.
Questions about saying clinical
How do you pronounce clinical?
Say KLIN-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪnəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈklɪnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinical?
Clinical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN). Broken into parts: KLIN · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say clinical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪnəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈklɪnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.