How to Pronounce Clams

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

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Letters

/klæmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clams”

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

What does clams mean?

noun

  1. Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.

noun

  1. A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; for example the soft-shell clam (Mya arenaria), the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species. The name is said to have been given originally to the Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve.
  2. Strong pincers or forceps.

verb

  1. To dig for clams.

Words that rhyme with clams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramshamsprogramsjamsgramscramsjambsyamsdiagramsslamsgrammesholograms

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clams"?▾

"Clams" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clams"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clams" is /klæmz/.

What does "clams" mean?▾

Clams: Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.

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