How to pronounce clarsach
Say it like KLAH-suk. Clarsach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAH).
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- KLAH
- suk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarsach pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clarsach
American and British speakers say clarsach in essentially the same way: /ˈklɑsək/ in the US and /ˈklɑːsək/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAH-suk.
What does clarsach mean?
- A small triangular wire-strung harp of Gaelic origin.
Where does clarsach come from?
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic clàrsach (“harp”) by the 1810s, possibly from clàr (“board, plank; table”).
Questions about saying clarsach
How do you pronounce clarsach?
Say KLAH-suk. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑsək/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːsək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clarsach?
Clarsach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAH). Broken into parts: KLAH · suk.
Do Americans and Brits say clarsach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɑsək/ and the British form is /ˈklɑːsək/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.