How to pronounce closing
Say it like KLOH-zing. Closing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/KLOH-zing
UK British/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/KLOH-zing
- KLOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Closing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of closing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-zing.
What does closing mean?
noun
- The act by which something is closed.“openings and closings of doors”
- The end or conclusion of something.“the closing of a popular play”
- The final procedure in a house sale, when documents are signed and recorded.
- Pertaining to the finish or ending of a series of events; occurring at the end or after all others.“I'd like to add some closing words.”
- present participle and gerund of close How to pronounce close
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Words that rhyme with closing
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Questions about saying closing
How do you pronounce closing?
Say KLOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in closing?
Closing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · zing.
Is closing 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 /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ (KLOH-zing).