How to pronounce yclept
Say it like ih-KLEPT. Yclept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEPT).
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- ih
- KLEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yclept pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of yclept
American and British speakers say yclept in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɛpt/ in the US and /ɪˈklɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLEPT.
What does yclept mean?
- past participle of clepe
Where does yclept come from?
From Middle English yclept, ycleped, iclept [and other forms] (i-, y- (prefix forming past participles) + clepen (“to say, speak, utter; to call, shout; to name; to address; to appeal to, beg, pray; to ask, request; to appear; to send for,
Words that rhyme with yclept
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yclept.
Questions about saying yclept
How do you pronounce yclept?
Say ih-KLEPT. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɛpt/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yclept?
Yclept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLEPT). Broken into parts: ih · KLEPT.
Do Americans and Brits say yclept the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɛpt/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.