How to Pronounce Clickbait

To pronounce "clickbait", say CLICKB-ait — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklɪkbeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈklɪkbeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clickbait”

"clickbait" has 2 syllables: clickb-ait.

What does clickbait mean?

noun

  1. Website content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs; such headlines.

verb

  1. To add clickbait to a web page; to direct clickbait at someone.

Synonyms

link bait

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Related words

sharebaitlinkbaitinglink-baitragebaitchumboxclick-throughspamvertisement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clickbait"?▾

"Clickbait" has 2 syllables: clickb · ait.

What is the IPA transcription of "clickbait"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clickbait" is /ˈklɪkbeɪt/.

What does "clickbait" mean?▾

Clickbait: Website content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy, relying on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs; such headlines.

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