How to Pronounce Clique

To pronounce "clique", say CLIQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /kliːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kliːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clique”

"clique" has 2 syllables: cliq-ue. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cleek — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clique mean?

noun

A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.
“This school used to be really friendly, but now everyone keeps to their own cliques.”
A subgraph isomorphic to a complete graph.
“The problem of finding the largest clique in an arbitrary graph is NP-complete.”

verb

To associate together in a clannish way; to act with others secretly to gain a desired end; to plot.

Synonyms

camp coterie ingroup inner circle

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Words that rhyme with clique

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleak shriek oblique sleek unique physique weak antique bespeak sneak freak peak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clique"?▾

"Clique" has 2 syllables: cliq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "clique"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clique" is /kliːk/.

What does "clique" mean?▾

Clique: A small, exclusive group of individuals, usually according to lifestyle or social status; a cabal.

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