How to pronounce clover
Say it like KLOH-ver. Clover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clover 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clover
- 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: KLOH-vuh.
What does clover mean?
- A plant of the genus Trifolium with leaves usually divided into three (rarely four) leaflets and with white or red flowers.
- The second Lenormand card, representing hope, optimism and short-term luck.
Where does clover come from?
From Middle English clovere, claver, from Old English clāfre, earlier clǣfre, from Proto-West Germanic *klaibrā.
Words that rhyme with clover
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clover.
Questions about saying clover
How do you pronounce clover?
Say KLOH-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clover?
Clover has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · ver.
Is clover 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 /ˈkləʊvə/ (KLOH-vuh).