How to pronounce cloture
Say it like KLOH-chur. Cloture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- chur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloture 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.
- churKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of cloture
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLOH-tyoo-uh.
What does cloture mean?
- In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and termina
- To end legislative debate by this means.
Where does cloture come from?
Borrowed from French clôture (“closure”).
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Questions about saying cloture
How do you pronounce cloture?
Say KLOH-chur. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊtʃɝ/. In British English it is /ˈkloʊtjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloture?
Cloture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · chur.
Is cloture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkloʊtjuə/ (KLOH-tyoo-uh).