How to pronounce closeout
Say it like KLOH-zowt. Closeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkloʊˌzaʊt/KLOH-zowt
UK British/ˈkləʊˌzaʊt/KLOH-zowt
- KLOH
- zowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closeout 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.
- zowtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of closeout
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-zowt.
What does closeout mean?
noun
- A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.
- A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary; especially, such a sale for the purpose of either dispensing with a discontinued product line or preparing to close down the store.
Where does closeout come from?
Deverbal from close out.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying closeout
How do you pronounce closeout?
Say KLOH-zowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊˌzaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊˌzaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closeout?
Closeout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · zowt.
Is closeout 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 /ˈkləʊˌzaʊt/ (KLOH-zowt).