How to pronounce cleanliness
Say it like KLEN-lee-nis. Cleanliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN).
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- KLEN
- lee
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanliness
American and British speakers say cleanliness in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛnlinɪs/ in the US and /ˈklɛnlinɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEN-lee-nis.
What does cleanliness mean?
- The property of being cleanly, or habitually clean; good hygiene.
- Ritual purity.
Where does cleanliness come from?
From cleanly + -ness.
Questions about saying cleanliness
How do you pronounce cleanliness?
Say KLEN-lee-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛnlinɪs/. In British English it is /ˈklɛnlinɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanliness?
Cleanliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN). Broken into parts: KLEN · lee · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛnlinɪs/ and the British form is /ˈklɛnlinɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.