How to pronounce declaw
Say it like dee-KLAW. Declaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAW).
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- dee
- KLAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Declaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of declaw
American and British speakers say declaw in essentially the same way: /diˈklɔ/ in the US and /diːˈklɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-KLAW.
What does declaw mean?
- To surgically remove the claws of (an animal); to perform onychectomy on.
- To make harmless; to remove the power, authority, or force from.“The acerbic comedy has been declawed by the demands of network TV.”
Where does declaw come from?
From de- + claw.
Words that rhyme with declaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of declaw.
Questions about saying declaw
How do you pronounce declaw?
Say dee-KLAW. The American pronunciation is /diˈklɔ/. In British English it is /diːˈklɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in declaw?
Declaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAW). Broken into parts: dee · KLAW.
Do Americans and Brits say declaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈklɔ/ and the British form is /diːˈklɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.