How to Pronounce Clerkly

To pronounce "clerkly", say CLERKLY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CLERKLY

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💡 Tip for remembering “clerkly”

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

What does clerkly mean?

adjective

  1. Of clerks; befitting a clerk.

    “the clerkly life”

  2. Scholarly.

adverb

  1. In a scholarly manner.

Synonyms

clerkishclerky

Words that rhyme with clerkly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

berkleeberkeleyberkleyburkleykirkleymerkley

Related words

clerkishclerkyclerklikegrocerlyknightfulsemiclericalclownlyhousekeeperly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clerkly"?▾

"Clerkly" has one syllable.

What does "clerkly" mean?▾

Clerkly: Of clerks; befitting a clerk.

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