How to Pronounce Cliche

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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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɫiˈʃeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cliche”

Break "cliche" into 2 beats and lean on "E" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does cliche mean?

noun

  1. Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.

    “The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché.”

  2. A stereotype (printing plate).

verb

  1. To use a cliché; to make up a word or a name that sounds like a cliché.

Synonyms

platitudestereotype

Words that rhyme with cliche

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

platitudebanalitycommonplacebromidestereotypeexposurelayoutshot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cliche"?▾

"Cliche" has 2 syllables: clich · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cliche"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cliche" is /kɫiˈʃeɪ/.

What does "cliche" mean?▾

Cliche: Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.

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