How to Pronounce Cleanse

To pronounce "cleanse", say CLEANS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /klɛnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/klɛnz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cleanse”

"cleanse" has 2 syllables: cleans-e. It rhymes with contends and lens, if that helps it stick.

What does cleanse mean?

noun

  1. An act of cleansing; a purification.

    “I regularly visit the spa for a massage and a facial cleanse.”

verb

  1. To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.
  2. To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.

Synonyms

cleansing

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Words that rhyme with cleanse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendslensbensmenspenstensbenzdens

Related words

denazifycleanpurifypurgecleanlinesssanitizewipelave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cleanse"?▾

"Cleanse" has 2 syllables: cleans · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cleanse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cleanse" is /klɛnz/.

What does "cleanse" mean?▾

Cleanse: An act of cleansing; a purification.

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