How to pronounce cloysome
Say it like KLOY-sum. Cloysome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY).
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- KLOY
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloysome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cloysome
American and British speakers say cloysome in essentially the same way: /ˈklɔɪsəm/ in the US and /ˈklɔɪsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOY-sum.
What does cloysome mean?
- Cloying.
Where does cloysome come from?
From cloy + -some.
Questions about saying cloysome
How do you pronounce cloysome?
Say KLOY-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɔɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˈklɔɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloysome?
Cloysome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOY). Broken into parts: KLOY · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say cloysome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɔɪsəm/ and the British form is /ˈklɔɪsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.