How to pronounce clearance
Say it like KLIR-uns. Clearance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clearance
American and British speakers say clearance in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪrəns/ in the US and /ˈklɪərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEER-runs.
What does clearance mean?
- the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
- vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
- permission to proceed“the plane was given clearance to land”
Where does clearance come from?
From clear + -ance.
Words that rhyme with clearance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clearance.
Questions about saying clearance
How do you pronounce clearance?
Say KLIR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrəns/. In British English it is /ˈklɪərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearance?
Clearance has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say clearance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪrəns/ and the British form is /ˈklɪərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.