To pronounce "close-hauled", say CLOS-eh-aul-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
close-hauled
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CLOS-eh-aul-ed
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"close-hauled" has 4 syllables: clos-eh-aul-ed.
"Close-hauled" has 4 syllables: clos · eh · aul · ed.
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