To pronounce "clothe", say CLOTH-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkləʊð/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkləʊð/
IPA
"clothe" has 2 syllables: cloth-e. It rhymes with loathe and bothe, if that helps it stick.
verb
“to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly”
“to clothe somebody with authority or power”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Clothe" has 2 syllables: cloth · e.
The IPA transcription of "clothe" is /ˈkləʊð/.
Clothe: To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
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