How to pronounce cleopatra
Say it like klee-uh-PAT-ruh. Cleopatra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAT).
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- klee
- uh
- PAT
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleopatra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cleopatra
American and British speakers say cleopatra in essentially the same way: /ˌkliəˈpætrə/ in the US and /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: klee-uh-PAT-ruh.
What does cleopatra mean?
- The butterfly Gonepteryx cleopatra of the family Pieridae.
Questions about saying cleopatra
How do you pronounce cleopatra?
Say klee-uh-PAT-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkliəˈpætrə/. In British English it is /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleopatra?
Cleopatra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAT). Broken into parts: klee · uh · PAT · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say cleopatra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkliəˈpætrə/ and the British form is /ˌkliːəˈpætrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.