How to pronounce closes
Say it like KLOH-ziz. Closes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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US American/ˈkloʊzɪz/KLOH-ziz
UK British/ˈkləʊzɪz/KLOH-ziz
- KLOH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closes 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of closes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-ziz.
What does closes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of close How to pronounce close
- plural of close How to pronounce close
Questions about saying closes
How do you pronounce closes?
Say KLOH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closes?
Closes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · ziz.
Is closes 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 /ˈkləʊzɪz/ (KLOH-ziz).