How to Pronounce Clothing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clothing”

"clothing" has 2 syllables: cloth-ing.

What does clothing mean?

verb

  1. To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

    “to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly”

  2. To cover or invest, as if with a garment.

    “to clothe somebody with authority or power”

noun

  1. Any of a wide variety of articles, usually made of fabrics, animal hair, animal skin, or some combination thereof, used to cover the human body for warmth, to preserve modesty, or for fashion.
  2. An act or instance of putting clothes on.

    “The clothing and unclothing of the idols was of special significance.”

Synonyms

dightdonput onapparelattireclothes

Related words

apparelvesturewearlapcoatshirtdressmakingsleepwear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clothing"?▾

"Clothing" has 2 syllables: cloth · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "clothing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clothing" is /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/.

What does "clothing" mean?▾

Clothing: To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

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