How to Pronounce Claque

To pronounce "claque", say CLAQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

claque

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying claque, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈklæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “claque”

"claque" has 2 syllables: claq-ue. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does claque mean?

noun

  1. A group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.
  2. A group of people who pre-arrange among themselves to express strong support for an idea, so as to give the false impression of a wider consensus.

Words that rhyme with claque

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

claquerclapterclappingapplaudingclapalongclaptrapclaphand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "claque"?▾

"Claque" has 2 syllables: claq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "claque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "claque" is /ˈklæk/.

What does "claque" mean?▾

Claque: A group of people hired to attend a performance and to either applaud or boo.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “claque” in the full dictionary →