How to pronounce claret
Say it like KLAR-it. Claret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAR).
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- KLAR
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Claret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of claret
American and British speakers say claret in essentially the same way: /ˈklærɪt/ in the US and /ˈklærɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAR-it.
What does claret mean?
- A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.
- A deep purplish-red color, like that of the wine; Bordeaux.
- Blood.
- Of a deep purplish-red color, like that of claret.
Where does claret come from?
From Middle English claret, from Middle French claret, from Medieval Latin clārātum vīnum, from clārus.
Words that rhyme with claret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of claret.
Questions about saying claret
How do you pronounce claret?
Say KLAR-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈklærɪt/. In British English it is /ˈklærɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in claret?
Claret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAR). Broken into parts: KLAR · it.
Do Americans and Brits say claret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklærɪt/ and the British form is /ˈklærɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.