How to Pronounce "eclipses"
word
iˈkɫɪpsɪz/, /ɪˈkɫɪpsɪz
ee-KLIP-siz or ih-KLIP-siz
ɪklˈɪpsɪz
ik-LIP-siz
Definition
An eclipse is when one celestial body (like the moon or sun) is fully or partially covered or blocked by another as seen from Earth. The verb 'eclipses' also means to overshadow or become more important than something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈkɫɪpsɪz/, /ɪˈkɫɪpsɪz
British English
ɪklˈɪpsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-KLIP-siz or ih-KLIP-siz
UK
ik-LIP-siz
Listen in Context
Solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.
Some eclipses are only visible in certain countries.
People travel to watch rare eclipses.
Her talent truly eclipses all her competitors.