How to pronounce clawed
Say it like KLAWD. Clawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLAWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clawed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of clawed
American and British speakers say clawed in essentially the same way: /klɔd/ in the US and /klɔːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAWD.
What does clawed mean?
Words that rhyme with clawed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clawed.
Questions about saying clawed
How do you pronounce clawed?
Say KLAWD. The American pronunciation is /klɔd/. In British English it is /klɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clawed?
Clawed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLAWD.
Do Americans and Brits say clawed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klɔd/ and the British form is /klɔːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.