How to Pronounce Clouds

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

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Letters

/klaʊdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clouds”

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

What does clouds mean?

noun

  1. A rock; boulder; a hill.
  2. A visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.

verb

  1. To become foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight.

    “The glass clouds when you breathe on it.”

  2. To overspread or hide with a cloud or clouds.

    “The sky is clouded.”

Words that rhyme with clouds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crowdsovercrowdsdowdsdoudsshrouds

Related words

fogmistbefogbeclouddapplemottlesullydefile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clouds"?▾

"Clouds" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "clouds"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clouds" is /klaʊdz/.

What does "clouds" mean?▾

Clouds: A rock; boulder; a hill.

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