How to Pronounce Clash

To pronounce "clash", say CLASH — one syllable, IPA /klaʃ/. 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

/klaʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clash”

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

What does clash mean?

noun

  1. A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

    “I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.”

  2. A skirmish, a hostile encounter.

verb

  1. To make a clashing sound.

    “The cymbals clashed.”

  2. To cause to make a clashing sound.

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Words that rhyme with clash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashlashthrashcrashmashbacklashgnash

Related words

clankclangclangourclangorjanglecrashcollidefriction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clash"?▾

"Clash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clash" is /klaʃ/.

What does "clash" mean?▾

Clash: A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

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