how to pronounce claret

/ˈklæɹ.ət/

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claret is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of claret in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… boiled in claret this he suggested acted …”

meanings of claret

noun:

A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine.
Someone connected with Burnley Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
Blood.
A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

adjective:

Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

verb:

To drink claret.

claret frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word claret occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.