How to pronounce cleanup
Say it like KLEE-nuhp. Cleanup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- nuhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanup 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.
- nuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanup
American and British speakers say cleanup in essentially the same way: /ˈkliˌnʌp/ in the US and /ˈkliːˌnʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEE-nuhp.
What does cleanup mean?
- The act of cleaning or tidying something.“the cost of environmental cleanup after an oil spill”
- The act of finishing something off.
- Fourth in the batting order; a cleanup hitter.“Jones will be batting cleanup in tonight's game.”
Where does cleanup come from?
A deverbal from clean up.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cleanup
How do you pronounce cleanup?
Say KLEE-nuhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkliˌnʌp/. In British English it is /ˈkliːˌnʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanup?
Cleanup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nuhp.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkliˌnʌp/ and the British form is /ˈkliːˌnʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.