English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cling Pronunciation
Cling is pronounced KLING, IPA /ˈklɪŋ/.
KLING
US /ˈklɪŋ/ · UK /ˈklɪŋ/
Syllables: KLING (1 syllable)
verb: To hold on to something tightly, or to stick closely to a surface.
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Cling in a Sentence
- The children cling to their mother in crowds.
- Wet leaves cling to the windscreen.
- He clings to the idea that prices will fall.
Common Mispronunciations of Cling
Not KLIN-guh
The ng pair is one sound, made with the back of the tongue, and no separate hard g follows it.
Not KLEENG
This vowel is the short i of sit. Clean is the word that carries the long version.
Tip: Clingy, clinging and cling film all hold on to that single ng.
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