How to Pronounce Clerical

To pronounce "clerical", say CLER-ic-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklɛɹɪkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clerical”

"clerical" has 3 syllables: cler-ic-al. It rhymes with chimerical and hysterical, if that helps it stick.

What does clerical mean?

noun

  1. A member of the clergy.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to clerks or their work.
  2. Of or relating to the clergy.

Words that rhyme with clerical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chimericalhystericalsphericalnumericalmericle

Related words

white-collarecclesiasticalclergychurchofficereligiousscripturestewardship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clerical"?▾

"Clerical" has 3 syllables: cler · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "clerical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clerical" is /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/.

What does "clerical" mean?▾

Clerical: A member of the clergy.

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