Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 437 of 545 · Animals, nature and weather
How to pronounce cliff
/klɪf/ British English
KLIF
1 beat (syllable).
✗ Many people say
KLEEF
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KLIF
My tip
A short i, like in sit: KLIF.
In a sentence
Don’t stand too near the cliff edge.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce cliff?
In British English, cliff is pronounced /klɪf/. Say it like this: KLIF. A short i, like in sit: KLIF.
How many syllables are in cliff?
When you say it, cliff has 1 syllable: KLIF.