How to pronounce drycleaner
Say it like DRY-klee-ner. Drycleaner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY).
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- DRY
- klee
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drycleaner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drycleaner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRY-klee-nuh.
What does drycleaner mean?
- Alternative form of dry cleaner.
Questions about saying drycleaner
How do you pronounce drycleaner?
Say DRY-klee-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraɪˌklinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdraɪˌkliːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drycleaner?
Drycleaner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRY). Broken into parts: DRY · klee · ner.
Is drycleaner 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 /ˈdraɪˌkliːnə/ (DRY-klee-nuh).