How to pronounce cloacae
Say it like kloh-AY-see. Cloacae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kloh
- AY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloacae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cloacae
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kloh-AY-see.
What does cloacae mean?
- plural of cloaca How to pronounce cloaca
Words that rhyme with cloacae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cloacae.
Questions about saying cloacae
How do you pronounce cloacae?
Say kloh-AY-see. The American pronunciation is /kloʊˈeɪsi/. In British English it is /kləʊˈeɪsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloacae?
Cloacae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kloh · AY · see.
Is cloacae 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 /kləʊˈeɪsiː/ (kloh-AY-see).