How to Pronounce Clammy

To pronounce "clammy", say CLAMMY — one syllable, IPA /ˈklæmi/. 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

/ˈklæmi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clammy”

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

What does clammy mean?

adjective

  1. Cold and damp, usually referring to hands or palms.

    “His hands were clammy from fright.”

  2. The quality of normal skin signs, epidermis that is neither diaphoretic nor dry.

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Words that rhyme with clammy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hammychamoissammywhammygammyrammyshammygrammyjammyrameechammymammae

Related words

dankwetmoistsweatyclamweakyclumseclappy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clammy"?▾

"Clammy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clammy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clammy" is /ˈklæmi/.

What does "clammy" mean?▾

Clammy: Cold and damp, usually referring to hands or palms.

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