How to pronounce klomp
Say it like KLOMP. Klomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of klomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOMP.
What does klomp mean?
- A Dutch wooden clog.
- Alternative form of clomp (“to walk heavily or clumsily”).
Where does klomp come from?
Borrowed from Dutch klomp.
Words that rhyme with klomp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of klomp.
Questions about saying klomp
How do you pronounce klomp?
Say KLOMP. The American pronunciation is /klɑmp/. In British English it is /klɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klomp?
Klomp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOMP.
Is klomp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /klɒmp/ (KLOMP).