How to Pronounce Clack

To pronounce "clack", say CLACK — one syllable, IPA /klæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/klæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clack”

"clack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does clack mean?

noun

  1. An abrupt, sharp sound, especially one made by two hard objects colliding repetitively; a sound midway between a click and a clunk.
  2. Anything that causes a clacking noise, such as the clapper of a mill, or a clack valve.

verb

  1. To make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.
  2. To cause to make a sudden, sharp noise, or succession of noises; to click.

Words that rhyme with clack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackattackflakfeedbacktack

Related words

clickclatterbrattlemaundergabbleprattlechatterblabber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clack"?▾

"Clack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clack" is /klæk/.

What does "clack" mean?▾

Clack: An abrupt, sharp sound, especially one made by two hard objects colliding repetitively; a sound midway between a click and a clunk.

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