How to pronounce cloak
Say it like KLOHK. Cloak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cloak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHK.
What does cloak mean?
- anything that covers or conceals
- a loose outer garment
- hide under a false appearance“He masked his disappointment”
- cover as if with clothing“the mountain was clothed in tropical trees”
- cover with or as if with a cloak“cloaked monks”
Where does cloak come from?
Doublet of cloche and clock.
Words that rhyme with cloak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cloak.
Questions about saying cloak
How do you pronounce cloak?
Say KLOHK. The American pronunciation is /kloʊk/. In British English it is /kləʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloak?
Cloak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOHK.
Is cloak 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 /kləʊk/ (KLOHK).