How to pronounce klutz
Say it like KLUHTS. Klutz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLUHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klutz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLUHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of klutz
American and British speakers say klutz in essentially the same way: /klʌts/ in the US and /klʌts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLUHTS.
What does klutz mean?
- (Yiddish) a clumsy dolt
Words that rhyme with klutz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of klutz.
Questions about saying klutz
How do you pronounce klutz?
Say KLUHTS. The American pronunciation is /klʌts/. In British English it is /klʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klutz?
Klutz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLUHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say klutz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /klʌts/ and the British form is /klʌts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.