To pronounce "clair-obscure", say CLAIR-obsc-ur-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CLAIR-obsc-ur-e
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"clair-obscure" has 4 syllables: clair-obsc-ur-e. It rhymes with clare-obscure, if that helps it stick.
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"Clair-obscure" has 4 syllables: clair · obsc · ur · e.
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