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How to pronounce Eclipse

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ih clips /ɪˈklɪps/ mp3
or: ee clips /iːˈklɪps/

Eclipse is most commonly pronounced "ih clips" (/ɪˈklɪps/). This is one of several readings in active use; the developer community hasn't converged on a single answer.

The IDE splits the community: 'ih-CLIPS' /ɪˈklɪps/, like the astronomical event, against 'ee-CLIPS' /iːˈklɪps/, which the Foundation's own presenters use. Both are heard at every Java conference.

Alternate readings you might hear:

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How do you pronounce Eclipse?

Eclipse is pronounced "ih clips" (/ɪˈklɪps/). The IDE splits the community: 'ih-CLIPS' /ɪˈklɪps/, like the astronomical event, against 'ee-CLIPS' /iːˈklɪps/, which the Foundation's own presenters use. Both are heard at every Java conference.

What is the IPA for Eclipse?

The IPA for Eclipse is /ɪˈklɪps/, respelled "ih clips".

Is Eclipse sometimes pronounced "ee clips"?

Yes — "ee clips" (/iːˈklɪps/) is one of the alternate readings of Eclipse in active use.

Hear it from the command line

$ say-it Eclipse # primary × 3 + audible "or: …" for each alternate
$ say-it --alt Eclipse # focus on the first alternate
$ say-it --all Eclipse # primary AND every alternate, each repeated
$ say-it --solo Eclipse # primary only, no "or: …" tail
$ say-it --why Eclipse # print the dict entry with source URL

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