To pronounce "clergies", say CLERG-ies — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"clergies" has 2 syllables: clerg-ies. It rhymes with verges, if that helps it stick.
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“Today we brought together clergy from the Wiccan, Christian, New Age and Islamic traditions for an interfaith dialogue.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clergies" has 2 syllables: clerg · ies.
Clergies: Body of persons, such as ministers, sheiks, priests and rabbis, who are trained and ordained for religious service.
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