How to pronounce declutter
Say it like dee-KLUHT-er. Declutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLUHT).
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- dee
- KLUHT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declutter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of declutter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-KLUHT-uh.
What does declutter mean?
- The act or process of removing clutter; a decluttering.
- To remove clutter from, to tidy.“I decluttered my living room.”
Where does declutter come from?
From de- + clutter.
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Questions about saying declutter
How do you pronounce declutter?
Say dee-KLUHT-er. The American pronunciation is /diˈklʌtər/. In British English it is /diˈklʌtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declutter?
Declutter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLUHT). Broken into parts: dee · KLUHT · er.
Is declutter 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 /diˈklʌtə/ (dee-KLUHT-uh).