Cliché is pronounced klee-SHAY (IPA /kliːˈʃeɪ/). End with 'SHAY' as in 'shape' without the 'p' — soft /ʃ/.
IPA: /kliːˈʃeɪ/
Syllables: klee · SHAY
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'kli-tcheh' using /tʃ/ instead of /ʃ/.
Tip: End with 'SHAY' as in 'shape' without the 'p' — soft /ʃ/.