How to Pronounce Clutches

To pronounce "clutches", say CLUTCH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklʌtʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklʌtʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clutches”

"clutches" has 2 syllables: clutch-es. It rhymes with fitches and chiches, if that helps it stick.

What does clutches 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.”

noun

  1. A brood of chickens or a sitting of eggs.
  2. A group or bunch (of people or things).

Synonyms

clutch bagclaspgraspgrip

Words that rhyme with clutches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fitcheschichescrutchestouchesflitcheshutchessnitchesfiches

Related words

graspgripclenchholdclaspteethnailsmasses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clutches"?▾

"Clutches" has 2 syllables: clutch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "clutches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clutches" is /ˈklʌtʃɪz/.

What does "clutches" mean?▾

Clutches: The claw of a predatory animal or bird.

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