How to Pronounce Clenched

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CLENCH-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “clenched”

"clenched" has 2 syllables: clench-ed. It rhymes with drenched and entrenched, if that helps it stick.

What does clenched mean?

verb

  1. To grip or hold fast.
  2. To close tightly.

    “He clenched his fist in anger.”

adjective

  1. Closed tightly.

    “a clenched fist”

Synonyms

claspclutchgrip

Antonyms

unclenchunclenched

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Words that rhyme with clenched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drenchedentrenchedwrenchedbenchedfrenchedretrenchedblenchedwenchedquenchedtrenched

Related words

tightclinchedcompressedtightenedsqueezedgrippedgraspedclutched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clenched"?▾

"Clenched" has 2 syllables: clench · ed.

What does "clenched" mean?▾

Clenched: To grip or hold fast.

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