How to pronounce clematis
Say it like kluh-MAT-is. Clematis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- kluh
- MAT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clematis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clematis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kluh-MAT-is.
What does clematis mean?
- Any plant of the genus Clematis, vigorous climbing lianas found throughout the temperate zones.
Words that rhyme with clematis
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Questions about saying clematis
How do you pronounce clematis?
Say kluh-MAT-is. The American pronunciation is /kləˈmætɪs/. In British English it is /kləˈmætɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clematis?
Clematis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: kluh · MAT · is.
Is clematis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kləˈmætɪs/ (kluh-MAT-is).