How to pronounce tablecloths
Say it like TAY-bul-klawths. Tablecloths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- bul
- klawths
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tablecloths 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.
- klawthsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tablecloths
American and British speakers say tablecloths in essentially the same way: /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθs/ in the US and /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAY-bul-kloths.
What does tablecloths mean?
- plural of tablecloth How to pronounce tablecloth
Questions about saying tablecloths
How do you pronounce tablecloths?
Say TAY-bul-klawths. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθs/. In British English it is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tablecloths?
Tablecloths has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · bul · klawths.
Do Americans and Brits say tablecloths the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθs/ and the British form is /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.