How to pronounce closeted
Say it like KLOZ-uh-tid. Closeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOZ).
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- KLOZ
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closeted 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of closeted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLOZ-uh-tid.
What does closeted mean?
- Not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity.
- Not open about some aspect of one's identity, tendency, or fondness; secret.
- simple past and past participle of closet How to pronounce closet
- Confined.“He's spent all day closeted in his room.”
- sheltered; protected.
Where does closeted come from?
From closet (“state of concealment”) + -ed.
Questions about saying closeted
How do you pronounce closeted?
Say KLOZ-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑzətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈklɒzətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closeted?
Closeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOZ). Broken into parts: KLOZ · uh · tid.
Is closeted 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 /ˈklɒzətɪd/ (KLOZ-uh-tid).