How to pronounce verklempt
Say it like fer-KLEMPT. Verklempt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEMPT).
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- fer
- KLEMPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verklempt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KLEMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of verklempt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-KLEMPT.
What does verklempt mean?
- Overcome with emotion, choked up.
- Flustered, nervous, overwhelmed.
Words that rhyme with verklempt
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Questions about saying verklempt
How do you pronounce verklempt?
Say fer-KLEMPT. The American pronunciation is /fɚˈklɛmpt/. In British English it is /fəˈklɛmpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verklempt?
Verklempt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEMPT). Broken into parts: fer · KLEMPT.
Is verklempt pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈklɛmpt/ (fuh-KLEMPT).