How to pronounce clawless
Say it like KLAW-lus. Clawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW).
- KLAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clawless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clawless
American and British speakers say clawless in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔləs/ in the US and /ˈklɔːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAW-lus.
What does clawless mean?
- Having no claws.
Where does clawless come from?
From claw + -less.
Words that rhyme with clawless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clawless.
Questions about saying clawless
How do you pronounce clawless?
Say KLAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔləs/. In British English it is /ˈklɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clawless?
Clawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAW). Broken into parts: KLAW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say clawless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔləs/ and the British form is /ˈklɔːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.