How to pronounce clews
Say it like KLOOZ. Clews is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KLOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clews pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of clews
American and British speakers say clews in essentially the same way: /kluz/ in the US and /kluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOOZ.
What does clews mean?
- plural of clew How to pronounce clew
Words that rhyme with clews
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clews.
Words that sound like clews
Questions about saying clews
How do you pronounce clews?
Say KLOOZ. The American pronunciation is /kluz/. In British English it is /kluːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clews?
Clews is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say clews the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kluz/ and the British form is /kluːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as clews?
Clews sounds the same as clues in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.