How to pronounce eclipses
Say it like ih-KLIP-siz. Eclipses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP).
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- ih
- KLIP
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclipses 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.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eclipses
American and British speakers say eclipses in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/ in the US and /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLIP-siz.
What does eclipses mean?
- plural of eclipse How to pronounce eclipse
- plural of eclipsis How to pronounce eclipsis
- third-person singular simple present indicative of eclipse How to pronounce eclipse
Questions about saying eclipses
How do you pronounce eclipses?
Say ih-KLIP-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclipses?
Eclipses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP). Broken into parts: ih · KLIP · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say eclipses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.