clearance

/ˈklɪərəns/

Syllables clear·ance

Stress CLEAR-ance

Phonics Breakdown

clear

/klɪər/

ir sound

ance

/əns/

-ness suffix

Meaning

official permission or the act of removing obstacles; space or distance

Sound Reference

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clear=/klɪər/(clear) + ance=/əns/(entrance)

Example

You need security clearance to enter the building.