How to pronounce clotted
Say it like KLOT-ud. Clotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT).
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- KLOT
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clotted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLOT-ud.
What does clotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of clot How to pronounce clot
- Containing clots.
- Coagulated
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Words that rhyme with clotted
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Questions about saying clotted
How do you pronounce clotted?
Say KLOT-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑtəd/. In British English it is /ˈklɒtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clotted?
Clotted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOT). Broken into parts: KLOT · ud.
Is clotted 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 /ˈklɒtəd/ (KLOT-ud).