How to pronounce cleaners
Say it like KLEE-nerz. Cleaners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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US American/ˈklinɚz/KLEE-nerz
UK British/ˈkliːnəz/KLEE-nuz
- KLEE
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleaners pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cleaners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEE-nuz.
What does cleaners mean?
Questions about saying cleaners
How do you pronounce cleaners?
Say KLEE-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklinɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkliːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleaners?
Cleaners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nerz.
Is cleaners 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 /ˈkliːnəz/ (KLEE-nuz).