How to pronounce clue
Say it like KLOO. Clue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of clue
American and British speakers say clue in essentially the same way: /klu/ in the US and /kluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOO.
What does clue mean?
- a slight indication
- evidence that helps to solve a problem
- roll into a ball
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with clue
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clue.
Questions about saying clue
How do you pronounce clue?
Say KLOO. The American pronunciation is /klu/. In British English it is /kluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clue?
Clue is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say clue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klu/ and the British form is /kluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.