How to pronounce clachan
Say it like KLAK-un. Clachan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAK).
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- KLAK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clachan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clachan
American and British speakers say clachan in essentially the same way: /ˈklækən/ in the US and /ˈklækən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAK-un.
What does clachan mean?
- A small village or hamlet, especially in the Highlands or Western Scotland.
Where does clachan come from?
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic clachan.
Words that rhyme with clachan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clachan.
Questions about saying clachan
How do you pronounce clachan?
Say KLAK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈklækən/. In British English it is /ˈklækən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clachan?
Clachan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAK). Broken into parts: KLAK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say clachan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklækən/ and the British form is /ˈklækən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.