How to Pronounce Clearance

To pronounce "clearance", say CLEAR-anc-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CLEAR-anc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “clearance”

"clearance" has 3 syllables: clear-anc-e. It rhymes with perseverance and coherence, if that helps it stick.

What does clearance mean?

noun

  1. The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared
  2. The distance between two moving objects, especially between parts of a machine

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Words that rhyme with clearance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perseverancecoherenceappearanceadherenceinterferenceincoherencedisappearancereappearancenoninterferencecryptoclearanceference

Related words

headwayheadroomclearingremovingdisposalremoveremovalevacuation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clearance"?▾

"Clearance" has 3 syllables: clear · anc · e.

What does "clearance" mean?▾

Clearance: The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared

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