How to pronounce cloistered
Say it like KLOY-sterd. Cloistered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY).
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- KLOY
- sterd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloistered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sterdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cloistered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLOY-stud.
What does cloistered mean?
- Dwelling or raised in, or as if in, cloisters; solitary.
- Isolated, protected, hidden away for the sake of maintaining innocence.
- Naive, lacking in worldliness.
- simple past and past participle of cloister How to pronounce cloister
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Questions about saying cloistered
How do you pronounce cloistered?
Say KLOY-sterd. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔɪstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈklɔɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloistered?
Cloistered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY). Broken into parts: KLOY · sterd.
Is cloistered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɔɪstəd/ (KLOY-stud).