How to pronounce clerisy
Say it like KLER-ih-see. Clerisy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER).
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US American/ˈklɛrɪsi/KLER-ih-see
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- KLER
- ih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clerisy 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does clerisy mean?
noun
- An elite group of intellectuals; learned people, the literati.
- The clergy, or their opinions, as opposed to the laity.
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Questions about saying clerisy
How do you pronounce clerisy?
Say KLER-ih-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛrɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clerisy?
Clerisy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLER). Broken into parts: KLER · ih · see.