To pronounce "clovis", say CLOV-is — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
clovis
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"clovis" has 2 syllables: clov-is. It rhymes with hovis and covas, if that helps it stick.
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"Clovis" has 2 syllables: clov · is.
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