How to Pronounce Claques

To pronounce "claques", say CLAQ-ues — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CLAQ-ues

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💡 Tip for remembering “claques”

"claques" has 2 syllables: claq-ues. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: clacks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does claques 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 claques

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "claques"?▾

"Claques" has 2 syllables: claq · ues.

What does "claques" mean?▾

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

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