To pronounce "clifford", say CLIFF-ord — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
clifford
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CLIFF-ord
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"clifford" has 2 syllables: cliff-ord. It rhymes with differed and byford, if that helps it stick.
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"Clifford" has 2 syllables: cliff · ord.
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