How To Pronounce Clearly
clearly
How To Say Clearly Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, clearly is pronounced /ˈklɪə.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥ɪəʴ.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈklɪr.li/.
Clearly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Clearly has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Clearly
Transcription Tips For Clearly
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Clearly /ˈklɪə.li/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Clearly /ˈklɪə.li/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Clearly /ˈklɪə.li/
Questions About Clearly
How do you say clearly phonetically?
Clearly sounds like KLEER-lee in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce clearly in British English?
In British English, clearly is pronounced /ˈklɪə.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥ɪəʴ.li].
How do you pronounce clearly in American English?
In American English, clearly is pronounced /ˈklɪr.li/.
How many syllables are in clearly?
Clearly has two syllables, /klɪə/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in clearly?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /klɪə/.
Do British and American English pronounce clearly the same way?
No. British English has /ˈklɪə.li/ and American English has /ˈklɪr.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Clearly
Clearly has two syllables. See how clearly divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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