English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Claire Pronunciation
Claire is pronounced KLER, IPA /ˈklɛr/.
KLER
US /ˈklɛr/
Syllables: KLER (1 syllable)
noun (proper noun): A female given name from the Latin clarus, meaning bright or famous.
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Claire in a Sentence
- Claire has been managing the practice since March.
- There were two girls called Claire in the same class.
- Ask Claire whether the room is free on Friday.
Common Mispronunciations of Claire
Not KLEER
The vowel is the air of hair, which keeps the name apart from the adjective clear. Many learners hear the spelling clai and reach for ee.
Not klay-AIR
One beat, with the l running straight into the vowel. The French original has two but the English name does not.
Tip: Claire and Clare are the French and English spellings of one name and sound identical.
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