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What does hard-shell clam mean?
A hard clam, of species Mercenaria mercenaria.

How to pronounce hard-shell clam

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hard-shell clam”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hard-shell clam” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.