How to pronounce cloze
Say it like KLOHZ. Cloze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cloze
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOHZ.
What does cloze mean?
- A form of written examination in which candidates are required to provide words that have been omitted from sentences, thereby demonstrating their knowledge and comprehension of the text.
Where does cloze come from?
From closure in Gestalt therapy, 1950s.
Words that rhyme with cloze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cloze.
Words that sound like cloze
Questions about saying cloze
How do you pronounce cloze?
Say KLOHZ. The American pronunciation is /kloʊz/. In British English it is /kləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloze?
Cloze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOHZ.
Is cloze pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kləʊz/ (KLOHZ).
What words sound the same as cloze?
Cloze sounds the same as close, clothes in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.