How to Pronounce Clerihew

To pronounce "clerihew", say CLER-ih-ew — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clerihew”

"clerihew" has 3 syllables: cler-ih-ew.

What does clerihew mean?

noun

  1. A humorous rhyme of four lines with the rhyming scheme AABB, usually regarding a person mentioned in the first line.

Related words

circlercrambocleruchcreticclerickkyriellecrimblecywydd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clerihew"?▾

"Clerihew" has 3 syllables: cler · ih · ew.

What is the IPA transcription of "clerihew"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clerihew" is /ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/.

What does "clerihew" mean?▾

Clerihew: A humorous rhyme of four lines with the rhyming scheme AABB, usually regarding a person mentioned in the first line.

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