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