How to Pronounce Clenching

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

CLENCH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “clenching”

"clenching" has 2 syllables: clench-ing. It rhymes with quenching and wrenching, if that helps it stick.

What does clenching mean?

verb

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

    “He clenched his fist in anger.”

noun

  1. The act by which something (a fist, a jaw, etc.) is clenched.

Synonyms

claspclutchgrip

Antonyms

unclench

Words that rhyme with clenching

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quenchingwrenchingtrenchingbenchingentrenchingdrenchingretrenchingblenchingwenching

Related words

clutchclinchclutchesgraspgripholdclaspgnashing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clenching"?▾

"Clenching" has 2 syllables: clench · ing.

What does "clenching" mean?▾

Clenching: To grip or hold fast.

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