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How to pronounce clint

Say it like KLINT. Clint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/klɪnt/KLINT
UK British/klɪnt/KLINT
  • KLINT
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Clint pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. KLINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of clint

American and British speakers say clint in essentially the same way: /klɪnt/ in the US and /klɪnt/ in the UK.

British respelling: KLINT.

What does clint mean?

noun
  1. The relatively flat part of a limestone pavement between the grikes

Where does clint come from?

From Middle English klint (“cliff”).

Words that rhyme with clint

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clint.

Questions about saying clint

How do you pronounce clint?

Say KLINT. The American pronunciation is /klɪnt/. In British English it is /klɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in clint?

Clint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLINT.

Do Americans and Brits say clint the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /klɪnt/ and the British form is /klɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).