How to pronounce closet
Say it like KLOZ-ut. Closet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOZ).
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- KLOZ
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of closet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOZ-it.
What does closet mean?
- a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
- a toilet in Britain
- a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
- confine to a small space, as for intensive work
Where does closet come from?
From Middle English closet, from Old French closet, from clos (“private space”) + -et (diminutive suffix), from Latin clausum.
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Words that rhyme with closet
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Questions about saying closet
How do you pronounce closet?
Say KLOZ-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑzət/. In British English it is /ˈklɒzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closet?
Closet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOZ). Broken into parts: KLOZ · ut.
Is closet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈklɒzɪt/ (KLOZ-it).