how to pronounce clams

/ˈklæmz/

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clams is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of clams in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… so clams also help your tushy look …”

meanings of clams

noun:

Plural of CLAM.
Plural of clam.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clam.

clams frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word clams occurs in english on average 1.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.