How to pronounce closer
Say it like KLOH-ser. Closer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of closer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-suh.
What does closer mean?
- (comparative of near or close) within a shorter distance“come closer, my dear!”“they drew nearer”
- a person who closes something“whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up”
- (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
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Words that rhyme with closer
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Questions about saying closer
How do you pronounce closer?
Say KLOH-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closer?
Closer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · ser.
Is closer 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 /ˈkləʊsə/ (KLOH-suh).