How to pronounce clearer
Say it like KLIR-er. Clearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clearer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEER-ruh.
What does clearer mean?
- Someone who or something which clears.
- An unskilled laborer who clears away the rubbish etc.
- A tool by which the hemp for lines and twines, used by sailmakers, is finished.
- comparative form of clear: more clear How to pronounce clear
Where does clearer come from?
From clear (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with clearer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clearer.
Questions about saying clearer
How do you pronounce clearer?
Say KLIR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearer?
Clearer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · er.
Is clearer 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 /ˈklɪərə/ (KLEER-ruh).