How to pronounce Cleveland
Say it like KLEEV-lund. Cleveland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEEV).
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- KLEEV
- lund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleveland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cleveland
American and British speakers say Cleveland in essentially the same way: /ˈklivlənd/ in the US and /ˈkliːvlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEEV-lund.
What does Cleveland mean?
- the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
- 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1837-1908)
Questions about saying Cleveland
How do you pronounce Cleveland?
Say KLEEV-lund. The American pronunciation is /ˈklivlənd/. In British English it is /ˈkliːvlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cleveland?
Cleveland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEEV). Broken into parts: KLEEV · lund.
Do Americans and Brits say Cleveland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklivlənd/ and the British form is /ˈkliːvlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.