How to pronounce eclaircise
Say it like ih-KLAIR-syze. Eclaircise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIR).
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- ih
- KLAIR
- syze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclaircise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eclaircise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-KLAIR-syze.
What does eclaircise mean?
- To make clear; to clarify, to explain.
Where does eclaircise come from?
Back-formation from eclaircissement, borrowed from French éclaircissement.
Questions about saying eclaircise
How do you pronounce eclaircise?
Say ih-KLAIR-syze. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɛrˌsaɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɛəˌsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclaircise?
Eclaircise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAIR). Broken into parts: ih · KLAIR · syze.
Is eclaircise 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 /ɪˈklɛəˌsaɪz/ (ih-KLAIR-syze).