How to pronounce clematis

clematis

/ˈklemətɪs/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /kləˈmætɪs/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

How do you pronounce clematis?

Clematis is pronounced /ˈklemətɪs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kləˈmætɪs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in clematis?

Clematis has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in clematis?

The first syllable: /ˈklemətɪs/.