How to Pronounce Close-up

To pronounce "close-up", say CLOS-eup — 2 syllables, IPA /kləʊsˈʌp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kləʊsˈʌp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “close-up”

"close-up" has 2 syllables: clos-eup.

What does close-up mean?

noun

  1. A photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale, and occupies most or all of the frame.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to things in near proximity or a situation involving nearness.

Related words

proximitycloseforefrontfeatureforepictureplanphoto

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "close-up"?▾

"Close-up" has 2 syllables: clos · eup.

What is the IPA transcription of "close-up"?▾

The IPA transcription of "close-up" is /kləʊsˈʌp/.

What does "close-up" mean?▾

Close-up: A photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale, and occupies most or all of the frame.

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