How to pronounce cleverer
Say it like KLEV-er-er. Cleverer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEV).
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- KLEV
- er
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cleverer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cleverer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLEV-uh-uh.
What does cleverer mean?
- comparative form of clever: more clever How to pronounce clever
Questions about saying cleverer
How do you pronounce cleverer?
Say KLEV-er-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɛvɚɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɛvəə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cleverer?
Cleverer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEV). Broken into parts: KLEV · er · er.
Is cleverer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɛvəə/ (KLEV-uh-uh).