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