To pronounce "clam-shell", say CLAMSH-ell — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
clam-shell
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CLAMSH-ell
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"clam-shell" has 2 syllables: clamsh-ell.
"Clam-shell" has 2 syllables: clamsh · ell.
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