How to pronounce cliffhangers
Say it like KLIF-hang-erz. Cliffhangers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIF).
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- KLIF
- hang
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cliffhangers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- hangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cliffhangers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIF-hang-uz.
What does cliffhangers mean?
- plural of cliffhanger How to pronounce cliffhanger
Questions about saying cliffhangers
How do you pronounce cliffhangers?
Say KLIF-hang-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪfˌhæŋɚz/. In British English it is /ˈklɪfˌhæŋəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cliffhangers?
Cliffhangers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIF). Broken into parts: KLIF · hang · erz.
Is cliffhangers 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 /ˈklɪfˌhæŋəz/ (KLIF-hang-uz).