clasp

/klæsp/

Syllables clasp

Stress CLASP

Phonics Breakdown

cl

/kl/

consonant blend

a

/æ/

short a

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

Meaning

to hold something tightly; a fastener or grip

Sound Reference

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cl=/kl/(clock) + a=/æ/(cat) + sp=/sp/(spin)

Example

She gave his hand a firm clasp.