How to pronounce cloisters
Say it like KLOY-sterz. Cloisters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY).
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- KLOY
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloisters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cloisters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLOY-stuz.
What does cloisters mean?
- plural of cloister How to pronounce cloister
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cloister How to pronounce cloister
Questions about saying cloisters
How do you pronounce cloisters?
Say KLOY-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔɪstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈklɔɪstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloisters?
Cloisters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY). Broken into parts: KLOY · sterz.
Is cloisters 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 /ˈklɔɪstəz/ (KLOY-stuz).