How to pronounce seclude
Say it like suh-KLOOD. Seclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD).
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- suh
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seclude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of seclude
American and British speakers say seclude in essentially the same way: /səˈklud/ in the US and /səˈkluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KLOOD.
What does seclude mean?
- To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.; withdraw (oneself) from society or into solitude.
- To shut or keep out; exclude; preclude.
Where does seclude come from?
From Latin secludo.
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Words that rhyme with seclude
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Questions about saying seclude
How do you pronounce seclude?
Say suh-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /səˈklud/. In British English it is /səˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seclude?
Seclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: suh · KLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say seclude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈklud/ and the British form is /səˈkluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.