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How to pronounce clarence

Say it like KLER-uns. Clarence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).

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US American/ˈklɛrəns/KLER-uns
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • KLER
  • uns
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Clarence pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does clarence mean?

noun
  1. a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

Where does clarence come from?

Named after Prince William, Duke of Clarence and St Andrews, later to become William IV of the United Kingdom.

Questions about saying clarence

How do you pronounce clarence?

Say KLER-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in clarence?

Clarence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · uns.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning from WordNet 3.1.