How to pronounce clothiers
Say it like KLOHTH-yerz. Clothiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHTH).
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- KLOHTH
- yerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clothiers 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.
- yerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clothiers
- 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-yuz.
What does clothiers mean?
- plural of clothier How to pronounce clothier
Questions about saying clothiers
How do you pronounce clothiers?
Say KLOHTH-yerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊðjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊðjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clothiers?
Clothiers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOHTH). Broken into parts: KLOHTH · yerz.
Is clothiers 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 /ˈkləʊðjəz/ (KLOHTH-yuz).