How to pronounce clearances
Say it like KLIR-un-siz. Clearances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearances 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clearances
American and British speakers say clearances in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪrənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈklɪrənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIR-un-siz.
What does clearances mean?
- plural of clearance How to pronounce clearance
Questions about saying clearances
How do you pronounce clearances?
Say KLIR-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈklɪrənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearances?
Clearances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say clearances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪrənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈklɪrənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.