How to pronounce clewless
Say it like KLOO-lus. Clewless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO).
- KLOO
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clewless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clewless
American and British speakers say clewless in essentially the same way: /ˈkluləs/ in the US and /ˈkluːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOO-lus.
What does clewless mean?
- Without a clew (thread to guide one's way through a maze)
- Clueless.
- Without a clew (thread to guide one's way through a maze)
Where does clewless come from?
From clew + -less.
Words that rhyme with clewless
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clewless.
Words that sound like clewless
Questions about saying clewless
How do you pronounce clewless?
Say KLOO-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkluləs/. In British English it is /ˈkluːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clewless?
Clewless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO). Broken into parts: KLOO · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say clewless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkluləs/ and the British form is /ˈkluːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as clewless?
Clewless sounds the same as clueless in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.