How to pronounce kleenex
Say it like KLEE-nuks. Kleenex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE).
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- KLEE
- nuks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kleenex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kleenex
American and British speakers say kleenex in essentially the same way: /ˈklinəks/ in the US and /ˈkliːnəks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEE-nuks.
What does kleenex mean?
- A disposable tissue.“Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.”
Where does kleenex come from?
By genericization from the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25.
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Questions about saying kleenex
How do you pronounce kleenex?
Say KLEE-nuks. The American pronunciation is /ˈklinəks/. In British English it is /ˈkliːnəks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kleenex?
Kleenex has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLEE). Broken into parts: KLEE · nuks.
Do Americans and Brits say kleenex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklinəks/ and the British form is /ˈkliːnəks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.