client

/ˈklaɪ.ənt/

Syllables cli·ent

Stress CLI-ent

Phonics Breakdown

cl

/kl/

consonant blend

i

/aɪ/

long i (i_e)

e

/ə/

schwa

nt

/nt/

ng sound

Meaning

a person or organization that uses professional services

Sound Reference

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cl=/kl/(clean) + i=/aɪ/(time) + e=/ə/(taken) + nt=/nt/(rent)

Example

The lawyer met with her client this morning.