To pronounce "cliche", say clich-E — 2 syllables, IPA /kɫiˈʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kɫiˈʃeɪ/
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Break "cliche" into 2 beats and lean on "E" — that's the stressed one.
noun
verb
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To pronounce "cliche", say clich-E — 2 syllables, IPA /kɫiˈʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Cliche" has 2 syllables: clich · e.
The IPA transcription of "cliche" is /kɫiˈʃeɪ/.
Cliche: Alternative form of cliché.
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