How to Pronounce Cloture

To pronounce "cloture", say CLOT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cloture”

"cloture" has 3 syllables: clot-ur-e. It rhymes with coacher and poacher, if that helps it stick.

What does cloture mean?

noun

  1. In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.

verb

  1. To end legislative debate by this means.

Synonyms

closure

Words that rhyme with cloture

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coacherpoacherbroacherrocherboetcherboettcher

Related words

closurelegefloorplacitumcallplebiscite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cloture"?▾

"Cloture" has 3 syllables: clot · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cloture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cloture" is /ˈkloʊ.tjʊə(ɹ)/.

What does "cloture" mean?▾

Cloture: In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (that is, a filibuster): a motion, procedure or rule by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three-fifths majority vote of the body is required to invoke cloture and terminate debate.

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