How Do You Spell CLACK?

Pronunciation: [klˈak] (IPA)

The word "clack" is pronounced /klæk/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first sound, /k/, is a voiceless velar plosive made by blocking the flow of air at the back of the mouth and then releasing it. The second sound, /l/, is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant made by raising the front of the tongue towards the alveolar ridge. The final sound, /æk/, is a unrounded open back vowel made by lowering the tongue and moving it back in the mouth. The spelling of "clack" accurately represents the sounds of this word.

CLACK Meaning and Definition

1. Clack is a verb that refers to the sound produced by hard objects repeatedly striking each other, typically in a quick and rhythmic manner. It is often associated with the noise made when metal, bones, or hard materials collide. This action can occur naturally due to vibrations or be intentionally produced by humans.

   In terms of its use in everyday language, clack can also describe the sharp sound made by heels when walking on a hard surface. It can be likened to a quick and distinct tapping noise.

   Additionally, clack can be used to describe the sound produced by a typewriter or keyboard when keys are pressed forcefully and quickly. The distinct sound of each keystroke can create a clatter or clicking noise.

   Clack is not only limited to auditory experiences. It can also represent the visible movement of objects repeatedly striking together. For example, the clacking of a train on its tracks is not only heard, but also observed as the wheels come into contact with the rails.

   Overall, clack is a versatile term that is commonly used to describe a sharp, rhythmic, and repetitive sound or movement caused by the collision of hard surfaces. It is often associated with quick and precise actions and can evoke a sense of efficiency or urgency.

2. • To make a sharp noise suddenly; to talk incessantly.

   • A sharp continued noise; the valve of a pump-piston; one of the valves in a locomotive or other steam-engine.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CLACK

• clak
• calback
• ceack
• cllick
• clikck
• cleick
• clunck
• cloick
• claok
• wlalk
• nlock
• clieck
• clucb
• blaack
• clickk
• clickf
• cloac
• clickc
• cquck
• cleark
• vlack
• cualk
• aclock
• clicl
• cdark
• clickt
• clirk
• callack
• cahck
• loack
• clcik
• cocck
• clck
• slacky
• cacke
• elack
• clarck
• carck
• clickl
• iclick
• clisk
• ckick
• cklick
• dlock
• colak
• clickm
• placa
• calack
• calpck
• calapck
• clac
• claik
• clackd
• clacke
• Clayk
• Ulyck
• ulrck
• cacka
• claei
• clckl
• wlacx
• cmhck
• CLARCq
• dyack
• GIACk
• NCLAc
• chacko
• Cikck
• cloackd
• Clancke
• clanck
• Illack
• ctbck
• olyck
• colacq
• Clackue
• oiack
• Cleeck
• Cleack
• Cleyck

Etymology of CLACK

The word "clack" is believed to have originated in Middle English, around the 14th century. Its etymology traces back to the Old English word "claecian" or "claecan", which meant to clatter or make a sound. This Old English term likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*klakkōną", meaning to clatter or chatter. The onomatopoeic nature of the word reflects the sound it describes, resembling a sharp, abrupt noise. Over time, "clack" has retained its original meaning of producing a harsh, clicking sound.

Similar spelling words for CLACK

• cloaca,
• calk,
• clusia,
• clocks,
• clx,
• lack,
• cluck,
• clock,
• slack,
• clerk,
• cliche,
• cloak,
• click,
• clukey,
• Clichy,
• cloche,
• clank,
• crack,
• Cleek,
• black.

Plural form of CLACK is CLACKS

Conjugate verb Clack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have clacked

you would have clacked

he/she/it would have clacked

we would have clacked

they would have clacked

I would have clack

you would have clack

he/she/it would have clack

we would have clack

they would have clack

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been clacking

you would have been clacking

he/she/it would have been clacking

we would have been clacking

they would have been clacking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would clack

you would clack

he/she/it would clack

we would clack

they would clack

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be clacking

you would be clacking

he/she/it would be clacking

we would be clacking

they would be clacking

FUTURE

I will clack

you will clack

he/she/it will clack

we will clack

they will clack

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be clacking

you will be clacking

he/she/it will be clacking

we will be clacking

they will be clacking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have clacked

you will have clacked

he/she/it will have clacked

we will have clacked

they will have clacked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been clacking

you will have been clacking

he/she/it will have been clacking

we will have been clacking

they will have been clacking

IMPERATIVE

you clack

we let´s clack

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to clack

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was clacking

you were clacking

he/she/it was clacking

we were clacking

they were clacking

PAST PARTICIPLE

clacked

PAST PERFECT

I had clacked

you had clacked

he/she/it had clacked

we had clacked

they had clacked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been clacking

you had been clacking

he/she/it had been clacking

we had been clacking

they had been clacking

PRESENT

I clack

you clack

he/she/it clacks

we clack

they clack

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am clacking

you are clacking

he/she/it is clacking

we are clacking

they are clacking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

clacking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have clacked

you have clacked

he/she/it has clacked

we have clacked

they have clacked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been clacking

you have been clacking

he/she/it has been clacking

we have been clacking

they have been clacking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it clack

SIMPLE PAST

I clacked

you clacked

he/she/it clacked

we clacked

they clacked