How to pronounce klieg
Say it like KLEEG. Klieg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLEEG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klieg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLEEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of klieg
American and British speakers say klieg in essentially the same way: /kliɡ/ in the US and /kliːɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLEEG.
What does klieg mean?
- Any of several intense arc lamps used in cinematography
Where does klieg come from?
From John H. Kliegl and Anton T.
Words that rhyme with klieg
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of klieg.
Questions about saying klieg
How do you pronounce klieg?
Say KLEEG. The American pronunciation is /kliɡ/. In British English it is /kliːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klieg?
Klieg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLEEG.
Do Americans and Brits say klieg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kliɡ/ and the British form is /kliːɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.