How to pronounce cluse
Say it like KLOOZ. Cluse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- KLOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cluse 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 cluse
American and British speakers say cluse in essentially the same way: /kluz/ in the US and /kluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOOZ.
What does cluse mean?
- A defile or narrow gorge, especially one that cuts transversely through the rock of an otherwise continuous ridge.
Where does cluse come from?
In many cases, italicized as a borrowing of French cluse.
Words that rhyme with cluse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cluse.
Words that sound like cluse
Questions about saying cluse
How do you pronounce cluse?
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 cluse?
Cluse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cluse 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.
What words sound the same as cluse?
Cluse sounds the same as clues in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.