How to pronounce clashes
Say it like KLASH-iz. Clashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklæʃɪz/KLASH-iz
UK British/ˈklæʃɪz/KLASH-iz
- KLASH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clashes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clashes
American and British speakers say clashes in essentially the same way: /ˈklæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈklæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLASH-iz.
What does clashes mean?
noun
- plural of clash How to pronounce clash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of clash How to pronounce clash
Questions about saying clashes
How do you pronounce clashes?
Say KLASH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈklæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clashes?
Clashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH). Broken into parts: KLASH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say clashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈklæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.