How to pronounce bedclothes
Say it like BED-klohthz. Bedclothes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- klohthz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedclothes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- klohthzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bedclothes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BED-klohthz.
What does bedclothes mean?
- Sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed.“She pulled the bedclothes over her neck to stay warm.”
- Clothing worn to bed.“Tom put his bedclothes on and went to sleep.”
Where does bedclothes come from?
From Middle English bedclothys, plural of Middle English bedcloth, bedclothe, bedde clothe (“bed-cloth, bedding”), from Old English bedclāþ, beddclāþ (“coverlet, blanket, bedding, bedclothes”), equivalent to bed + clothes.
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Questions about saying bedclothes
How do you pronounce bedclothes?
Say BED-klohthz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdkloʊðz/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdkləʊðz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedclothes?
Bedclothes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · klohthz.
Is bedclothes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbɛdkləʊðz/ (BED-klohthz).