How to pronounce clayen
Say it like KLAY-un. Clayen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY).
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- KLAY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clayen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clayen
American and British speakers say clayen in essentially the same way: /ˈkleɪən/ in the US and /ˈkleɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAY-un.
What does clayen mean?
- Of clay; made of clay.
Where does clayen come from?
From Middle English cleyen, equivalent to clay + -en.
Words that rhyme with clayen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clayen.
Questions about saying clayen
How do you pronounce clayen?
Say KLAY-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkleɪən/. In British English it is /ˈkleɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clayen?
Clayen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAY). Broken into parts: KLAY · un.
Do Americans and Brits say clayen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkleɪən/ and the British form is /ˈkleɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.