How to pronounce clootie
Say it like KLOO-tee. Clootie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO).
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- KLOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clootie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of clootie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLOO-tee.
What does clootie mean?
- A piece of rag.
Words that rhyme with clootie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clootie.
Questions about saying clootie
How do you pronounce clootie?
Say KLOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkluti/. In British English it is /ˈkluːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clootie?
Clootie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOO). Broken into parts: KLOO · tee.
Is clootie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkluːti/ (KLOO-tee).