How to pronounce clout
Say it like KLOWT. Clout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of clout
American and British speakers say clout in essentially the same way: /klaʊt/ in the US and /klaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOWT.
What does clout mean?
- Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
- A blow with the hand.
- A home run.
- To hit (someone or something), especially with the fist.
- To cover with cloth, leather, or other material; to bandage, patch, or mend with a clout.
- To stud with nails, as a timber, or a boot sole.
- Dated form of clot.
Words that rhyme with clout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clout.
Questions about saying clout
How do you pronounce clout?
Say KLOWT. The American pronunciation is /klaʊt/. In British English it is /klaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clout?
Clout is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOWT.
Do Americans and Brits say clout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klaʊt/ and the British form is /klaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.