How to pronounce cliched
Say it like klee-SHAYD. Cliched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYD).
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- klee
- SHAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cliched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SHAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cliched
American and British speakers say cliched in essentially the same way: /ˌkliˈʃeɪd/ in the US and /ˌkliːˈʃeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: klee-SHAYD.
What does cliched mean?
- Alternative form of clichéd.
- simple past and past participle of cliche How to pronounce cliche
Words that rhyme with cliched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cliched.
Questions about saying cliched
How do you pronounce cliched?
Say klee-SHAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌkliˈʃeɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkliːˈʃeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cliched?
Cliched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHAYD). Broken into parts: klee · SHAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say cliched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkliˈʃeɪd/ and the British form is /ˌkliːˈʃeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.