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CLIQUE
is it click as in click the mouse. or CL-EEK and in rhyms with peek.
is it click as in click the mouse. or CL-EEK and in rhyms with peek.
and uniquebrewnog said:'Cleek', definitely. It has an "ique" in it! It's got to be "eek"y, just like Monique, oblique and, urm, chic.
Monique said:and unique
yomamma said:and botique
Not to forget piquant. :tongue2:Monique said:and unique
yomamma said:how about plain "ique"
They probably don't have that spelling of 'pronunciation' either. :tongue:mattmns said:thinking that they would have the US pronounciation, and they did not
No, it is not; nor the Yank spelling for that matter. It is uniquely (pronounced 'you-neek-ly') your own.mattmns said:rofl, you are probably correct. What is wrong with doing that, is that not the british spelling?
robphy said:So how do you pronounce
communique
All of the references listed in that site are US published, including that ridiculous American Heritage thing, so your choice is the correct one.matthyaouw said:Apparently either are acceptable: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=clique
I'm sticking with the one that rhymes with Monique (rather than Monick)
No, that rhymes with "duck." :tongue2:brewnog said:The noise Moonbear makes when you step on her toes?
Accidentally...
Unless we start pronouncing Monique as Monicka.matthyaouw said:Apparently either are acceptable: http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=clique
I'm sticking with the one that rhymes with Monique (rather than Monick)
actually, that rhymes with "duck blue"Moonbear said:No, that rhymes with "duck." :tongue2:
You ought to check out the 'aunt' discussion...Physics is Phun said:All this madness over one little word :tongue2:
physics is phun said:how do you pronounce...
heheheheheeMoonbear said:No, that rhymes with "duck." :tongue2:
When I say it, it rhymes with spit.Moonbear said:No, that rhymes with "duck."
I can't believe I lost sleep over that. What a nightmare.Danger said:You ought to check out the 'aunt' discussion...
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:yomamma said:I've always said "dot, dot, dot" but some people may not agree with me
The correct pronunciation of "clique" is either "click" or "cl-EEK". Both pronunciations are considered acceptable.
The pronunciation "click" is more commonly used in American English, while "cl-EEK" is more commonly used in British English.
Yes, there is a regional difference in the pronunciation of "clique". As mentioned, "click" is more commonly used in American English, while "cl-EEK" is more commonly used in British English. However, there may be variations within these regions as well.
Yes, both "click" and "cl-EEK" are considered correct pronunciations of "clique". It ultimately depends on personal preference and which region the speaker is from.
No, there is no preferred pronunciation in the scientific community. As long as the word is pronounced clearly and accurately, either "click" or "cl-EEK" is acceptable.