How to Pronounce Clinker-built

To pronounce "clinker-built", say CLINK-erb-uilt — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

CLINK-erb-uilt

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💡 Tip for remembering “clinker-built”

"clinker-built" has 3 syllables: clink-erb-uilt.

What does clinker-built mean?

adjective

  1. (of a boat or ship) Constructed using planks or plates of the hull laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clinker-built"?▾

"Clinker-built" has 3 syllables: clink · erb · uilt.

What does "clinker-built" mean?▾

Clinker-built: (of a boat or ship) Constructed using planks or plates of the hull laid so that each plank overlaps the edge of the plank or plate below it, and in the case of plates, behind it.

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