How to pronounce clutches
Say it like KLUHCH-uz. Clutches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHCH).
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- KLUHCH
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clutches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clutches
American and British speakers say clutches in essentially the same way: /ˈklʌtʃəz/ in the US and /ˈklʌtʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHCH-uz.
What does clutches mean?
- plural of clutch How to pronounce clutch
- Grasp; possession; control.“Once the organization was in his clutches, her future there was bleak.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clutch How to pronounce clutch
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying clutches
How do you pronounce clutches?
Say KLUHCH-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklʌtʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈklʌtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clutches?
Clutches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUHCH). Broken into parts: KLUHCH · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say clutches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklʌtʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈklʌtʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.