How to pronounce clothier
Say it like KLOHTH-yer. Clothier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHTH).
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- KLOHTH
- yer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clothier 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.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clothier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHTH-yuh.
What does clothier mean?
- A person who makes or sells cloth or clothing.
Where does clothier come from?
From Middle English clothyer, an alteration of earlier clother, clothere (“a maker or seller of cloth”); equivalent to cloth + -ier.
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Questions about saying clothier
How do you pronounce clothier?
Say KLOHTH-yer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊðjɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊðjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clothier?
Clothier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHTH). Broken into parts: KLOHTH · yer.
Is clothier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkləʊðjə/ (KLOHTH-yuh).