How to pronounce clairvoyant
Say it like klair-VOY-unt. Clairvoyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY).
- klair
- VOY
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clairvoyant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clairvoyant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: klair-VOY-unt.
What does clairvoyant mean?
- Of, relating to, or having clairvoyance.
- Able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses.
- Able to foresee the future.
- A person able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
- A person able to foresee the future
Where does clairvoyant come from?
From French clairvoyant, from clair (“clear”) + voyant (“seeing”), present participle of voir (“see”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- psychic
- medium
- mystic
- seer
- precognitive
- second-sighted
Words that rhyme with clairvoyant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clairvoyant.
Questions about saying clairvoyant
How do you pronounce clairvoyant?
Say klair-VOY-unt. The American pronunciation is /klɛrˈvɔɪənt/. In British English it is /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clairvoyant?
Clairvoyant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VOY). Broken into parts: klair · VOY · unt.
Is clairvoyant 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 /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪənt/ (klair-VOY-unt).