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