How to pronounce kloof
Say it like KLOOF. Kloof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kloof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kloof
American and British speakers say kloof in essentially the same way: /kluf/ in the US and /kluf/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLOOF.
What does kloof mean?
- A deep glen or ravine.
Where does kloof come from?
Borrowed from Dutch kloof (“ravine”) (South Africa).
Words that rhyme with kloof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kloof.
Questions about saying kloof
How do you pronounce kloof?
Say KLOOF. The American pronunciation is /kluf/. In British English it is /kluf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kloof?
Kloof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOOF.
Do Americans and Brits say kloof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kluf/ and the British form is /kluf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.