How to pronounce clothe
Say it like KLOHTH. Clothe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOHTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clothe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of clothe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHTH.
What does clothe mean?
- To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.“to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly”
- To cover or invest, as if with a garment.“to clothe somebody with authority or power”
Where does clothe come from?
From Middle English clothen, from Old English *clāþian (“to clothe”), from Proto-Germanic *klaiþōną (“to clothe”), from Proto-Indo-European *gley- (“to adhere to, stick”).
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Words that rhyme with clothe
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Questions about saying clothe
How do you pronounce clothe?
Say KLOHTH. The American pronunciation is /kloʊð/. In British English it is /kləʊð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clothe?
Clothe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOHTH.
Is clothe 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 /kləʊð/ (KLOHTH).