Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clenched

/klˈɛntʃt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.91 in modern English

Syllables
clenched
IPA
/klˈɛntʃt/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Closed tightly.

verb

simple past and past participle of clench

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

more clenched (comparative) most clenched (superlative)

Phrases

clenched fist

Synonyms

clinched

Antonyms

unclenched

Rhymes With

entrenched drenched wrenched retrenched

Questions

How do you pronounce clenched?
The recorded pronunciation is /klˈɛntʃt/.
What does clenched mean?
Closed tightly.

How to pronounce clenched

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