How to Pronounce Clawed

To pronounce "clawed", say CLAW-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CLAW-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “clawed”

"clawed" has 2 syllables: claw-ed. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: claud, claude — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clawed mean?

verb

  1. To scratch or to tear at.
  2. To use the claws to seize, to grip.

adjective

  1. Having claws (of animals)

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Words that rhyme with clawed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

broadplodfacadecodbawdfraudsquadprodroughshodesplanadenododd

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clawed"?▾

"Clawed" has 2 syllables: claw · ed.

What does "clawed" mean?▾

Clawed: To scratch or to tear at.

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