Hoe spreek je „close” uit in het Engels
kləʊz
KLOHZ
Hoofdklemtoon: KLOHZ
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Vergelijken met clothe of close
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “close”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KLOHZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "close" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "close" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "close" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "close" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“close off the Strait of Hormuz. And how the Iranians were able to close off the Strait of Hormuz was”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Close the lid and put them into your fuzzy pocket so no one can touch them.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Close, I guess. And now you're-- and now you are paralyzed essentially from the neck down.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“close to being a circular a circle.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Close encounters of the second kind is when you have something tangible, an”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“close tie with google which is exciting and essentially helping um businesses find”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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close off the Strait of Hormuz. And how the Iranians were able to close off the Strait of Hormuz was
Hoor in context: “close”
72.944 clipsThe Engels word “close” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kləʊz (phonetic respelling: KLOHZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KLOHZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “close” functions as a verb, noun, adjective, adverb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 72.944 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “close” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @18:20
“didn't expect that the Iranians would close off the Strait of Hormuz. And how the Iranians were able to close off the Strait of Hormuz was Hormuz. And how the Iranians were able”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @16:08
“Push them all the way down. Close the lid and put them into your fuzzy pocket so no one can touch them. so no one can touch them.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @18:46
“NOAH CURRIER: Close too. Close, I guess. And now you're-- and now you are paralyzed essentially from the neck down. And now you're-- and now you are paralyzed essentially from”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @22:58
“the orbit of that planet is not even close to being a circular a circle. It is a highly elongated ellipse with the is a highly elongated ellipse with the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @7:51
“the sky. First kind. [snorts] Close encounters of the second kind is when you have something tangible, an when you have something tangible, an”
Definitie & Betekenis: “close”
- To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
- An end or conclusion.
- The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
- Having little difference or distance in place, position, or abstractly; see also close to.
- In a close manner (limited contexts; more often closely).
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “Close the door behind you when you leave.”
- “They closed the road for the festival.”
- “close off the Strait of Hormuz. And how the Iranians were able to close off the Strait of Hormuz was”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “close”
- Pronunciation:
- KLOHZ
- Lettergrepen:
- KLOHZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- close
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- KLOHZ
- IPA:
- kləʊz
- Hoor in context
- close
Synoniemen: “close”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “close” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “close”
-oʊzWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "close" (⁄kləʊz⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „close”
Hoe spreek je “close” uit in het Engels?
“close” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄kləʊz⁄ (KLOHZ). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “close”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “close” ligt op “KLOHZ”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “close”?
To remove or block an opening, gap or passage through.
Hoe kan ik “close” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 72944 videovoorbeelden van “close” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “close”?
Single-syllable words like "close" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "close" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.