Pronounce CLIQUE: Click or CL-EEK?

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The discussion centers around the pronunciation of the word "clique," exploring whether it is pronounced as "click" or "cleek." Participants share their perspectives on pronunciation variations, particularly between American and other English dialects, while also referencing related words that share similar endings.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that "clique" is pronounced as "click," particularly in the US.
  • Others argue for the pronunciation "cleek," suggesting it aligns with words like "Monique" and "chic."
  • A few participants express discomfort with the "click" pronunciation, associating it with American English.
  • References to various words ending in "ique" are made to support the "cleek" pronunciation, including "unique," "boutique," and "antique."
  • Some participants note that both pronunciations may be acceptable, referencing a dictionary source.
  • Humor is present in the discussion, with playful exchanges about pronunciation and related words.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the pronunciation of "clique," as multiple competing views remain regarding its correct form.

Contextual Notes

There are references to regional pronunciation differences, and some participants express uncertainty about the spelling and pronunciation of related terms.

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Individuals interested in linguistics, pronunciation variations, or cultural differences in language may find this discussion relevant.

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CLIQUE
is it click as in click the mouse. or CL-EEK and in rhyms with peek.
 
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It's the former.
 
I wonder how you'd pronounce my name then :bugeye: Monick?
 
In the US, we pronounce clique as click. (We still pronounce Monique as Moneek, unless you tell us it should be otherwise. :smile:) Apparently, it is pronounced as cleek in other places.
 
'Cleek', definitely. It has an "ique" in it! It's got to be "eek"y, just like Monique, oblique and, urm, chic.
 
brewnog said:
'Cleek', definitely. It has an "ique" in it! It's got to be "eek"y, just like Monique, oblique and, urm, chic.
and unique :wink:
 
Monique said:
and unique :wink:

Good one!

And physique!
 
and botique
 
yomamma said:
and botique


And boutique too. And antique.

And sique, mique, tique, bique, frique, chique, lique, rique and blique.
 
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and botique
 
  • #11
Monique said:
and unique :wink:
Not to forget piquant. :-p
 
  • #12
chique, boutique, ludique, magnifique, mythique, laconique, critique, antique :biggrin:
 
  • #13
how about plain "ique"
 
  • #14
'Cleek', for sure. I cringe when I hear people pronounce it 'click'. Makes me want to ask if they're American... : smile :
 
  • #15
yomamma said:
how about plain "ique"

The noise Moonbear makes when you step on her toes?
Accidentally...[/size]
 
  • #16
Click fo sho. All you non-United Statians and your weird pronunciations :smile:

Hmm, I went to answers.com to prove my case, thinking that they would have the US pronunciation, and they did not :cry:
 
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mattmns said:
thinking that they would have the US pronounciation, and they did not :cry:
They probably don't have that spelling of 'pronunciation' either. :-p
 
  • #18
rofl, you are probably correct. What is wrong with doing that, is that not the british spelling?
 
  • #19
mattmns said:
rofl, you are probably correct. What is wrong with doing that, is that not the british spelling?
No, it is not; nor the Yank spelling for that matter. It is uniquely (pronounced 'you-neek-ly') your own.
 
  • #21
So how do you pronounce
communique
 
  • #22
robphy said:
So how do you pronounce
communique

After you've heard me pronounce 'picturesque', you really won't want to know...
 
  • #23
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)
All of the references listed in that site are US published, including that ridiculous American Heritage thing, so your choice is the correct one.
Now that we've covered pronunciation and spelling, want to take a shot at the grammar of 'either are acceptable'? :-p
 
  • #24
brewnog said:
The noise Moonbear makes when you step on her toes?
Accidentally...[/size]
No, that rhymes with "duck." :-p
 
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  • #26
Moonbear said:
No, that rhymes with "duck." :-p
actually, that rhymes with "duck blue"
 
  • #27
All this madness over one little word :-p I'll know better next time I come asking for pronounciation help. :smile:
Thanks guys :biggrin:
 
  • #28
Physics is Phun said:
All this madness over one little word :-p
You ought to check out the 'aunt' discussion... :rolleyes:
 
  • #29
physics is phun said:
how do you pronounce...

I've always said "dot, dot, dot" but some people may not agree with me :biggrin:
 
  • #30
Moonbear said:
No, that rhymes with "duck." :-p
hehehehehee :biggrin:
 

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