The spelling of the word "Clerisse" follows phonetic rules of English language. The word is pronounced as /klɛrɪs/ with emphasis on the first syllable. The sound /kl/ followed by vowel /ɛ/ and consonant /r/ is a common English pattern. The second syllable ends with an unstressed /ɪ/ sound and has a double consonant /ss/ to indicate a short vowel sound in the first syllable. Overall, the spelling of "Clerisse" reflects the sounds used to pronounce the word in English.