How to pronounce "clair" in English
klɛər
KLAIR
Primary stress: KLAIR
Hear native speakers say clair in context across real video clips
you need a mass spectroscope. And lucky for Clair Patterson, a mass spectroscope was something he had gotten very good at using. a mass spectroscope was something
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “clair”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KLAIR
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "clair" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "clair" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "clair" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "clair" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "clair is" sounds like "clair-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "clair" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And lucky for Clair Patterson, a mass spectroscope was something he had gotten very good at using.”— SciShowWatch clip
“fix clair le large in golden stones 12 nulls as chief of the site off of alou”— StanfordWatch clip
“and S Clair your husband has um slept with ex and why your husband did that”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“I did "Clair de Lune," I guess that's one of my more famous pieces.”— WIREDWatch clip
“Clair de Lune, that we're going to be talking about today, that's important, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.-- we'll be hearing some of that and you have your Listening”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“point Clair Volunteer Rescue Unit outside of my volunteer activities”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “clair”
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And lucky for Clair Patterson, a mass spectroscope was something he had gotten very good at using.
Hear it in context: “clair”
101 clipsThe English word “clair” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as klɛər (phonetic respelling: KLAIR). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KLAIR), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “clair” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 101 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “clair” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from SciShow, Stanford, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #1 · @9:41
“you need a mass spectroscope. And lucky for Clair Patterson, a mass spectroscope was something he had gotten very good at using. a mass spectroscope was something”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @5:34
“and no life is looking glass about to fix clair le large in golden stones 12 nulls as chief of the site off of alou nulls as chief of the site off of alou”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @76:15
“on the radio there was this little Chronicle entitled why are you smiling and S Clair your husband has um slept with ex and why your husband did that and that why are you smiling it's very mysterious and some feminist is U”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #4 · @1:20
“Does David Cross write music? I did "Clair de Lune," I guess that's one of my more famous pieces. I guess that's one of my more famous pieces.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @2:20
“we've listed more over here for Debussy than any one else-- Clair de Lune, that we're going to be talking about today, that's important, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.-- we'll be hearing some of that and you have your Listening about today, that's important,”
Definition & Meaning: “clair”
- Clear or light in color, typically used in French-derived culinary or winemaking terms.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The pale wine had a bright, clair appearance.”
- “And lucky for Clair Patterson, a mass spectroscope was something he had gotten very good at using.”
- “fix clair le large in golden stones 12 nulls as chief of the site off of alou”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “clair”
- Pronunciation:
- KLAIR
- Syllables:
- KLAIR
- Written Hyphenation:
- clair
- Primary stress:
- KLAIR
- IPA:
- klɛər
- Hear it in context
- clair
Words that Rhyme with “clair”
-ɛərWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"clair" (⁄klɛər⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "clair" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about clair
How do you pronounce “clair”?
“clair” is pronounced ⁄klɛər⁄ (KLAIR). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “clair”?
The primary stress in “clair” is on “KLAIR”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “clair” mean?
Clear or light in color, typically used in French-derived culinary or winemaking terms.
How can I hear “clair” used in real sentences?
This page has 101 real-world video examples of “clair” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “clair”?
Single-syllable words like "clair" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "clair" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.