How to pronounce Clarissa
Say it like kluh-RIS-uh. Clarissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS).
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- kluh
- RIS
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarissa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Clarissa
American and British speakers say Clarissa in essentially the same way: /kləˈrɪsə/ in the US and /kləˈrɪsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kluh-RIS-uh.
What does Clarissa mean?
- Synonym of Poor Clare: a nun of the Order of Saint Clare.
Words that rhyme with Clarissa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Clarissa.
Questions about saying Clarissa
How do you pronounce Clarissa?
Say kluh-RIS-uh. The American pronunciation is /kləˈrɪsə/. In British English it is /kləˈrɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Clarissa?
Clarissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIS). Broken into parts: kluh · RIS · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Clarissa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kləˈrɪsə/ and the British form is /kləˈrɪsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.