How to Pronounce "cliffhangers"
word
ˈkɫɪfˌhæŋɝz
KLIF-hang-erz
klˈɪfhæŋəz
klif-HANG-uhz
Definition
A cliffhanger is a moment in a story, movie, or TV show that ends at an exciting or suspenseful point, leaving the audience eager to know what happens next.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪfˌhæŋɝz
British English
klˈɪfhæŋəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLIF-hang-erz
UK
klif-HANG-uhz
Listen in Context
The episode ended with a big cliffhanger.
Books with cliffhangers make me want to read more.
TV shows often use cliffhangers at the end of a season.
Last week’s cliffhanger had everyone talking at work.