How to pronounce cleanups
Say it like KLEE-nuhps. Cleanups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- nuhps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleanups 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.
- nuhpsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cleanups
American and British speakers say cleanups in essentially the same way: /ˈkliˌnʌps/ in the US and /ˈkliːˌnʌps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEE-nuhps.
What does cleanups mean?
- plural of cleanup How to pronounce cleanup
Questions about saying cleanups
How do you pronounce cleanups?
Say KLEE-nuhps. The American pronunciation is /ˈkliˌnʌps/. In British English it is /ˈkliːˌnʌps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleanups?
Cleanups has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nuhps.
Do Americans and Brits say cleanups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkliˌnʌps/ and the British form is /ˈkliːˌnʌps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.