How to pronounce cleared
Say it like KLEERD. Cleared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/klɪrd/KLEERD
UK British/klɪəd/KLEERD
- KLEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEERD.
What does cleared mean?
adjective
- rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush“cleared land”“cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris”
- freed from any question of guilt“is absolved from all blame”“was now clear of the charge of cowardice”
Words that rhyme with cleared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cleared.
Questions about saying cleared
How do you pronounce cleared?
Say KLEERD. The American pronunciation is /klɪrd/. In British English it is /klɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleared?
Cleared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLEERD.
Is cleared 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 /klɪəd/ (KLEERD).