How to Pronounce Cleaner

To pronounce "cleaner", say CLEAN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkliː.nə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkliː.nə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cleaner”

"cleaner" has 2 syllables: clean-er. It rhymes with demeanor and gleaner, if that helps it stick.

What does cleaner mean?

noun

  1. A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.
  2. A device that cleans, such as the vacuum cleaner.

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Words that rhyme with cleaner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

demeanorgleanerkeenermisdemeanordienerscreenerlienorgenergreenerintervenormeanerleaner

Related words

cleanserwiperscreenfilteringfiltercleansingsanitationcleanliness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cleaner"?▾

"Cleaner" has 2 syllables: clean · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cleaner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cleaner" is /ˈkliː.nə/.

What does "cleaner" mean?▾

Cleaner: A person whose occupation is to clean floors, windows and other things.

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