How to Pronounce Clutch

To pronounce "clutch", say CLUTCH — one syllable, IPA /klʌt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/klʌt͡ʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clutch”

"clutch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with touch and smutch, if that helps it stick.

What does clutch mean?

noun

  1. The claw of a predatory animal or bird.
  2. (by extension) A grip, especially one seen as rapacious or evil.

verb

  1. To seize, as though with claws.

    “to clutch power”

  2. To grip or grasp tightly.

    “She clutched her purse tightly and walked nervously into the building.”

Synonyms

clutch bagclaspgraspgrip

Words that rhyme with clutch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

touchsmutchmuchnonesuchscritchscutchcrutchgrutchruche

Related words

clenchgraspgripprehendholdseizeclasp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clutch"?▾

"Clutch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clutch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clutch" is /klʌt͡ʃ/.

What does "clutch" mean?▾

Clutch: The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

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