How to Pronounce Client

To pronounce "client", say CLIENT — one syllable, IPA /ˈklʌɪənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈklʌɪənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “client”

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

What does client mean?

noun

  1. A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.
  2. The role of a computer application or system that requests and/or consumes the services provided by another having the role of server.

Synonyms

buyercustomerpunter

Antonyms

server

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Words that rhyme with client

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compliantriantpliantdefiantreliantalliantscientsupergiantobryantobriantbriantbryant

Related words

customerguestnodeuseremployerbusinessconsumeragent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "client"?▾

"Client" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "client"?▾

The IPA transcription of "client" is /ˈklʌɪənt/.

What does "client" mean?▾

Client: A customer, a buyer or receiver of goods or services.

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