How to pronounce clopen
Say it like KLOH-pun. Clopen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkloʊpən/KLOH-pun
UK British/ˈkləʊpən/KLOH-pun
- KLOH
- pun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clopen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clopen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-pun.
What does clopen mean?
adjective
- Both open and closed.
- A pair of work shifts in which a worker works a closing shift one day and then works an opening shift the following day.“James is on vacation, so I've got to do a clopen this weekend to cover his shifts.”
Where does clopen come from?
Blend of closed + open.
Words that rhyme with clopen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clopen.
Questions about saying clopen
How do you pronounce clopen?
Say KLOH-pun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊpən/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊpən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clopen?
Clopen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · pun.
Is clopen 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 /ˈkləʊpən/ (KLOH-pun).