How to pronounce tablecloth
Say it like TAY-bul-klawth. Tablecloth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- bul
- klawth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tablecloth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klawthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tablecloth
American and British speakers say tablecloth in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ in the US and /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-bul-kloth.
What does tablecloth mean?
- A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.
Where does tablecloth come from?
From Middle English tabyllcloth, table cloth, tabylle clothe, a partial translation of earlier Middle English bord cloth, bordcloth (“tablecloth”), from Old English bordclāþ, equivalent to table + cloth.
Questions about saying tablecloth
How do you pronounce tablecloth?
Say TAY-bul-klawth. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tablecloth?
Tablecloth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · bul · klawth.
Do Americans and Brits say tablecloth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ and the British form is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.