how to pronounce clavicle

/ˈklævəkəl/

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clavicle is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… um clavicle injuries you know ligament …”

meaning of clavicle

Clavicle is the bone that connects the shoulder to the sternum.

clavicle frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word clavicle occurs in english on average 0.1 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.