How to pronounce cleary
Say it like KLIR-ee. Cleary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleary 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cleary
American and British speakers say cleary in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪri/ in the US and /ˈklɪri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIR-ee.
What does cleary mean?
- A clear marble (sphere used in games), usually colored, but without decoration or design.
Where does cleary come from?
From clear + -y.
Words that rhyme with cleary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cleary.
Questions about saying cleary
How do you pronounce cleary?
Say KLIR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪri/. In British English it is /ˈklɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleary?
Cleary has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cleary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪri/ and the British form is /ˈklɪri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.