How to Pronounce Clothes

To pronounce "clothes", say CLOTH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɫoʊðz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkɫoʊðz/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/klˈəʊðz/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “clothes”

"clothes" has 2 syllables: cloth-es. It rhymes with repose and close, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: close, klose — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clothes 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.

noun

  1. Items of clothing; apparel.
  2. The covering of a bed; bedclothes.

Synonyms

materialstuff

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Words that rhyme with clothes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reposeclosecomposeposeimposeexposeopposejuxtaposedisclosedeposeproposeinterpose

Related words

apparelvestureweargarmentthreadsdudsattireouterwear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clothes"?▾

"Clothes" has 2 syllables: cloth · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "clothes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clothes" is /ˈkɫoʊðz/.

What does "clothes" mean?▾

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

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