How to pronounce closh
Say it like KLOSH. Closh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of closh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOSH.
What does closh mean?
- A disease in the feet of cattle; laminitis; founder.
Words that rhyme with closh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of closh.
Questions about saying closh
How do you pronounce closh?
Say KLOSH. The American pronunciation is /klɑʃ/. In British English it is /klɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closh?
Closh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOSH.
Is closh 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 /klɒʃ/ (KLOSH).