How to Pronounce Clone

To pronounce "clone", say CLON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kləʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/kləʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clone”

"clone" has 2 syllables: clon-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kloehn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clone mean?

noun

  1. A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.
  2. A group of identical cells derived from a single cell.http//www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2754

verb

  1. To create a clone of.

    “The scientists were able to clone a sheep.”

Words that rhyme with clone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

clontwinreplicareplicatecopyduplicatestrainclooney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clone"?▾

"Clone" has 2 syllables: clon · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "clone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clone" is /kləʊn/.

What does "clone" mean?▾

Clone: A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.

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