How to Pronounce Claret

To pronounce "claret", say CLAR-et — 2 syllables, IPA /klɛɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/klɛɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “claret”

"claret" has 2 syllables: clar-et. It rhymes with garrotte and carrot, if that helps it stick.

What does claret mean?

noun

  1. A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.
  2. A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.

verb

  1. To drink claret.

adjective

  1. Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

Synonyms

traditional dry red

Words that rhyme with claret

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

garrottecarrotcaretgarottearretmaratgarrotarraughtcarotcarottejarret

Related words

burgundymaroonbordeauxmulledklerencassiscidercurtains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "claret"?▾

"Claret" has 2 syllables: clar · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "claret"?▾

The IPA transcription of "claret" is /klɛɹət/.

What does "claret" mean?▾

Claret: A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

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