How to Pronounce "clings"
word
ˈkɫɪŋz
KLINGZ
klˈɪŋz
KLINGZ
Definition
To hold on tightly or stay very close to someone or something, often because of strong emotion, fear, or physical attachment. Can also mean to stick closely to an object.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪŋz
British English
klˈɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLINGZ
UK
KLINGZ
Listen in Context
The baby clings to her mother when she is scared.
This wet shirt clings to my body.
Dust clings to the window.
She clings to her old memories even after all these years.