clergy

/ˈklɜːrdʒi/

Syllables cler·gy

Stress CLER-gy

Phonics Breakdown

cler

/klɜːr/

r控元音

gy

/dʒi/

soft g

Meaning

people ordained for religious duties; priests or ministers

Sound Reference

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cler=/klɜːr/(clerk) + gy=/dʒi/(energy)

Example

The clergy gathered to discuss the issue.