How to pronounce clerestory
Say it like KLEE-er-stor-ee. Clerestory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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US American/ˈkliərstɔri/KLEE-er-stor-ee
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- KLEE
- er
- stor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clerestory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- storKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does clerestory mean?
noun
- The upper part of a wall containing windows to let in natural light to a building, especially in the nave, transept and choir of a church or cathedral.
Where does clerestory come from?
From Middle English clerestory, from clere (“clear: light, lighted”) + story (“storey/story: level of a building”).
Questions about saying clerestory
How do you pronounce clerestory?
Say KLEE-er-stor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkliərstɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clerestory?
Clerestory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · er · stor · ee.