How to Pronounce "clearance"
word
KLEER-uhns
KLEE-uh-ruhns
Definition
Clearance is official permission to do something, especially in places with security rules, or the empty space available under, over, or around something. It can also mean the sale of goods at reduced prices to remove old stock.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɫɪɹəns/
British English
/klˈiəɹəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEER-uhns
UK
KLEE-uh-ruhns
Listen in Context
You need clearance to enter this area.
The truck does not have enough clearance for this bridge.
We bought these shoes on clearance.
She finally got security clearance after months of waiting.