How to pronounce clowder
Say it like KLOW-der. Clowder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW).
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- KLOW
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clowder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clowder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLOW-duh.
What does clowder mean?
- A group of cats or other small felines.
Where does clowder come from?
A variation, recorded since 1801, of clutter, itself from clot, from Old English clott (“round mass, lump”), from Proto-Germanic *klūtaz (hence cognate with Dutch kloot (“ball, testicle”), Danish klods (“a block, lump”) and German Klotz (“lump, block”)).
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Questions about saying clowder
How do you pronounce clowder?
Say KLOW-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklaʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clowder?
Clowder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOW). Broken into parts: KLOW · der.
Is clowder 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 /ˈklaʊdə/ (KLOW-duh).