Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

circlip

/ˈsɝklɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
cir-clip
IPA
/ˈsɝklɪp/
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of fastener consisting of a flexible metal ring of spring steel with open ends which can be snapped into place. Internal and external forms exist.

Etymology

Blend of circle + clip.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɝklɪp/
  • British English: /ˈsɜːklɪp/

Inflected Forms

circlips (plural)

Synonyms

snap ring Jesus clip

Questions

How do you pronounce circlip?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɝklɪp/.
What does circlip mean?
A type of fastener consisting of a flexible metal ring of spring steel with open ends which can be snapped into place. Internal and external forms exist.
Where does circlip come from?
Blend of circle + clip.

How to pronounce circlip

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