How to pronounce clinquant
Say it like KLING-kunt. Clinquant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING).
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- KLING
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clinquant 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.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clinquant
American and British speakers say clinquant in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪŋkənt/ in the US and /ˈklɪŋkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLING-kunt.
What does clinquant mean?
- Glittery; gleaming; sparkling; dressed in, or overlaid with, tinsel finery.
- Dutch metal.
- Tinsel; glitter.
Where does clinquant come from?
From French clinquant, from clinquer (“to clink”).
Questions about saying clinquant
How do you pronounce clinquant?
Say KLING-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋkənt/. In British English it is /ˈklɪŋkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clinquant?
Clinquant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLING). Broken into parts: KLING · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say clinquant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪŋkənt/ and the British form is /ˈklɪŋkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.