How to pronounce clarion
Say it like KLER-ee-un. Clarion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).
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- KLER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clarion
American and British speakers say clarion in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛriən/ in the US and /ˈklærɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAR-ih-un.
What does clarion mean?
- The sound of a clarion (sense 1), or any sound resembling the loud, high-pitched note of a clarion.
- An organ stop consisting of pipes with reeds giving a high-pitched note like that of a clarion (sense 1).
- The middle register of the clarinet.
- To announce or herald (something) using a clarion (noun sense 1).
- To announce or herald (something) clearly, especially so as to stir or unite people.
- Of a thing: to cause (a place) to echo with a sound like that of a clarion.
- Of a sound, a voice, a message, etc.: brilliantly clear.“her clarion top notes”
Where does clarion come from?
The adjective is from an attributive use of the noun.
Words that rhyme with clarion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clarion.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying clarion
How do you pronounce clarion?
Say KLER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛriən/. In British English it is /ˈklærɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clarion?
Clarion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say clarion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛriən/ and the British form is /ˈklærɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.