How to pronounce cleric
Say it like KLER-ik. Cleric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).
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- KLER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cleric
American and British speakers say cleric in essentially the same way: /ˈklɛrɪk/ in the US and /ˈklɛrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLER-ik.
What does cleric mean?
- A member of a clergy.
- A spellcaster class that receives their spells (especially healing) from their deity.
- Of or pertaining to the clergy.
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Words that rhyme with cleric
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Questions about saying cleric
How do you pronounce cleric?
Say KLER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈklɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleric?
Cleric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say cleric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɛrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈklɛrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.