How to pronounce cloche
Say it like KLOSH. Cloche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cloche
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOSH.
What does cloche mean?
- A glass covering, originally bell-shaped, for garden plants to prevent frost damage and promote early growth.
- A bell-shaped, close-fitting women’s hat with a deep rounded crown and narrow rim.
- A tableware cover, often resembling a bell.
Where does cloche come from?
Borrowed from French cloche (“bell”), from Medieval Latin clocca (“bell”).
Words that rhyme with cloche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cloche.
Questions about saying cloche
How do you pronounce cloche?
Say KLOSH. The American pronunciation is /klɑʃ/. In British English it is /klɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloche?
Cloche is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOSH.
Is cloche pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /klɒʃ/ (KLOSH).