How to pronounce clepsydra
Say it like KLEP-sih-druh. Clepsydra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP).
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- KLEP
- sih
- druh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clepsydra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clepsydra
American and British speakers say clepsydra in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/ in the US and /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEP-sih-druh.
What does clepsydra mean?
- Synonym of water clock, especially (historical) ancient Greek and Roman forms.
Questions about saying clepsydra
How do you pronounce clepsydra?
Say KLEP-sih-druh. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/. In British English it is /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clepsydra?
Clepsydra has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEP). Broken into parts: KLEP · sih · druh.
Do Americans and Brits say clepsydra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/ and the British form is /ˈklɛpsɪdrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.