How to pronounce clavier
Say it like KLAV-ih-er. Clavier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklævɪɚ/KLAV-ih-er
UK British/ˈklævɪə/KLAV-ih-uh
- KLAV
- ih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clavier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAV-ih-uh.
What does clavier mean?
noun
- The keyboard of an organ, pianoforte, or harmonium.
Where does clavier come from?
Borrowed from French clavier (“keyboard”), from Latin clavis (“key”).
Questions about saying clavier
How do you pronounce clavier?
Say KLAV-ih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklævɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavier?
Clavier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · ih · er.
Is clavier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklævɪə/ (KLAV-ih-uh).