How to pronounce cleanser
Say it like KLEN-zer. Cleanser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN).
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- KLEN
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanser 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEN-zuh.
What does cleanser mean?
- Someone or something that cleanses, such as a detergent.
Where does cleanser come from?
From Middle English clansere, clenser, clensere; equivalent to cleanse + -er.
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Questions about saying cleanser
How do you pronounce cleanser?
Say KLEN-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛnzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɛnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanser?
Cleanser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEN). Broken into parts: KLEN · zer.
Is cleanser 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 /ˈklɛnzə/ (KLEN-zuh).