How to Pronounce Clinic

To pronounce "clinic", say CLIN-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklɪnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈklɪnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clinic”

"clinic" has 2 syllables: clin-ic. It rhymes with monoclinic and winick, if that helps it stick.

What does clinic mean?

noun

  1. A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.
  2. (by extension) A hospital session to diagnose or treat patients.

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Words that rhyme with clinic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

monoclinicwinickwinnickfinnickkinnockchinnockcynicdominikkinnicklinnikminickminnick

Related words

polyclinicclinicalhospitaloutpatientclinicallydispensarycliniquehypertension

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clinic"?▾

"Clinic" has 2 syllables: clin · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "clinic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clinic" is /ˈklɪnɪk/.

What does "clinic" mean?▾

Clinic: A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

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