How to Pronounce "cliffhanger"
word
ˈkɫɪfˌhæŋɝ
KLIF-hang-er
klˈɪfhæŋɐ
klif-HANG-uh
Definition
A cliffhanger is a story ending or moment that leaves the audience in suspense, making them eager to find out what happens next.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪfˌhæŋɝ
British English
klˈɪfhæŋɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLIF-hang-er
UK
klif-HANG-uh
Listen in Context
The movie ended on a cliffhanger.
Every episode has a cliffhanger to keep viewers interested.
The book’s cliffhanger made me want to read the next part right away.
That season finale left us with such a huge cliffhanger—I can’t wait for next year!