How to Pronounce Clews

To pronounce "clews", say CLEWS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “clews”

"clews" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: clues, kloos — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clews mean?

noun

  1. A roughly spherical mass or body.
  2. A ball of thread or yarn.

noun

  1. A strand of yarn etc. as used to guide one through a labyrinth; something which points the way, a guide.
  2. Information which may lead one to a certain point or conclusion.

Synonyms

hintindicationsuggestionsignatureidea

Words that rhyme with clews

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

cluecueclewerclewellcleekclelandclearecleckley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clews"?▾

"Clews" has one syllable.

What does "clews" mean?▾

Clews: A roughly spherical mass or body.

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