How to pronounce washcloth
Say it like WAWSH-klawth. Washcloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWSH).
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- WAWSH
- klawth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Washcloth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- klawthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of washcloth
American and British speakers say washcloth in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ in the US and /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOSH-kloth.
What does washcloth mean?
- A small cloth used to wash the face and body.
Where does washcloth come from?
From wash + cloth.
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Questions about saying washcloth
How do you pronounce washcloth?
Say WAWSH-klawth. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in washcloth?
Washcloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWSH). Broken into parts: WAWSH · klawth.
Do Americans and Brits say washcloth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔʃklɔθ/ and the British form is /ˈwɒʃklɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.