How to pronounce closeup
Say it like KLOH-suhp. Closeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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US American/ˈkloʊˌsʌp/KLOH-suhp
UK British/ˈkləʊˌsʌp/KLOH-suhp
- KLOH
- suhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closeup 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.
- suhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of closeup
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-suhp.
What does closeup mean?
noun
- Alternative form of close-up
Questions about saying closeup
How do you pronounce closeup?
Say KLOH-suhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊˌsʌp/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊˌsʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closeup?
Closeup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · suhp.
Is closeup 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 /ˈkləʊˌsʌp/ (KLOH-suhp).