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How to pronounce clashy

Say it like KLASH-ee. Clashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH).

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US American/ˈklæʃi/KLASH-ee
UK British/ˈklæʃi/KLASH-ee
  • KLASH
  • ee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Clashy pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KLASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of clashy

American and British speakers say clashy in essentially the same way: /ˈklæʃi/ in the US and /ˈklæʃi/ in the UK.

British respelling: KLASH-ee.

What does clashy mean?

adjective
  1. That clash(es), that do(es) not match or fit stylistically.

Where does clashy come from?

From clash + -y. Sense 1 is from the dialectal use of clash for a heavy rainfall.

Words that rhyme with clashy

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clashy.

Questions about saying clashy

How do you pronounce clashy?

Say KLASH-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæʃi/. In British English it is /ˈklæʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in clashy?

Clashy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLASH). Broken into parts: KLASH · ee.

Do Americans and Brits say clashy the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæʃi/ and the British form is /ˈklæʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).