How to pronounce cleanings
Say it like KLEE-ningz. Cleanings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanings
American and British speakers say cleanings in essentially the same way: /ˈklinɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈkliːnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEE-ningz.
What does cleanings mean?
- plural of cleaning How to pronounce cleaning
Questions about saying cleanings
How do you pronounce cleanings?
Say KLEE-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklinɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈkliːnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanings?
Cleanings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklinɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈkliːnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.