To pronounce "clearly", say CLEARLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkliːɹli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkliːɹli/
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"clearly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with merely and austerely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He enunciated every syllable clearly.”
“Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clearly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "clearly" is /ˈkliːɹli/.
Clearly: (manner) In a clear manner.
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