clamp

/klæmp/

Syllables clamp

Stress CLAMP

Phonics Breakdown

cl

/kl/

consonant blend

a

/æ/

short a

mp

/mp/

ng sound

Meaning

a device used to hold things tightly; to fasten tightly

Sound Reference

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cl=/kl/(clock) + a=/æ/(cat) + mp=/mp/(lamp)

Example

Use a clamp to hold the wood in place.