How to Pronounce Cloth

To pronounce "cloth", say CLOTH — one syllable, IPA /klɑθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/klɑθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cloth”

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

What does cloth mean?

noun

  1. A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.
  2. Specifically, a tablecloth, especially as spread before a meal or removed afterwards.

Synonyms

materialstuff

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Words that rhyme with cloth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wrothfrothmothgothloinclothbrothquothgrothwashclothdoth

Related words

textilefabricmaterialtoilelinenwovenwebbingweave

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cloth"?▾

"Cloth" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cloth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cloth" is /klɑθ/.

What does "cloth" mean?▾

Cloth: A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.

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