How to Pronounce Closets

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

CLOS-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “closets”

"closets" has 2 syllables: clos-ets. It rhymes with posits and composites, if that helps it stick.

What does closets mean?

noun

  1. Any private area, (particularly) bowers in the open air.
  2. Any private or inner room, (particularly):

verb

  1. To shut away for private discussion.

    “The ambassador has been closeted with the prime minister all afternoon. We're all worried what will be announced when they exit.”

  2. To put into a private place for a secret interview or interrogation.

Synonyms

cabinetarmchair

Words that rhyme with closets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

positscompositesdepositseurodeposits

Related words

cupboardwardrobepresscovertlooconfidentialsecretprivate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "closets"?▾

"Closets" has 2 syllables: clos · ets.

What does "closets" mean?▾

Closets: Any private area, (particularly) bowers in the open air.

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