To pronounce "clingy", say CLINGY — one syllable, IPA /ˈklɪŋi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈklɪŋi/
IPA
"clingy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with springy and dungy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“a clingy minidress”
“a clingy ex-girlfriend who won't stop calling”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clingy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "clingy" is /ˈklɪŋi/.
Clingy: Having a tendency to cling.
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