How to pronounce claire
Say it like KLAIR. Claire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of claire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAIR.
What does claire mean?
- A small enclosed pond used for gathering and greening oysters.
Where does claire come from?
Borrowed from French claire, the feminine form of clair (“clear”).
Words that rhyme with claire
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Questions about saying claire
How do you pronounce claire?
Say KLAIR. The American pronunciation is /klɛr/. In British English it is /klɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claire?
Claire is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAIR.
Is claire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /klɛə/ (KLAIR).