How to Pronounce Clientele

To pronounce "clientele", say CLIENT-el-e — 3 syllables, IPA /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clientele”

"clientele" has 3 syllables: client-el-e. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does clientele mean?

noun

  1. The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

    “Helen's clientele encompasses a broad range of different ages, races and social statuses.”

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Words that rhyme with clientele

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpel

Related words

businesspatronagecustomerclientconstituencypatronpopulationreceivable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clientele"?▾

"Clientele" has 3 syllables: client · el · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "clientele"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clientele" is /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/.

What does "clientele" mean?▾

Clientele: The body or class of people who frequent an establishment or purchase a service, especially when considered as forming a more-or-less homogeneous group of clients in terms of values or habits.

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