Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cling-on

/ˈklɪŋɑn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.49 in modern English

Syllables
cling-on
IPA
/ˈklɪŋɑn/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of cling (“type of window ornament”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from cling on.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈklɪŋɑn/

Inflected Forms

cling-ons (plural)

Synonyms

cling

Homonyms

Klingon

Questions

How do you pronounce cling-on?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklɪŋɑn/.
What does cling-on mean?
Synonym of cling (“type of window ornament”).
Where does cling-on come from?
Deverbal from cling on.

How to pronounce cling-on

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈklɪŋɑn/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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