clench
/klentʃ/
Syllables clench
Stress CLENCH
Phonics Breakdown
cl
/kl/
consonant blend
en
/en/
short e
ch
/tʃ/
consonant digraph
Meaning
to close something tightly, especially the hands or teeth
Sound Reference
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cl=/kl/(clock) + en=/en/(pen) + ch=/tʃ/(chair)
Example
He clenched his fists in anger.