How to pronounce "cluse" in English
kluz
KLOOZ
Primary stress: KLOOZ
Hear native speakers say cluse in context across real video clips
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cluse”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KLOOZ
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "cluse" 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 "cluse" 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 "cluse" 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 "cluse" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“formal sense of um a sufficient statistics for probity distribution that you may have seen in the statistics cluse if you don't want if you don't”— StanfordWatch clip
“and to elders past present and emerging i'm rachel cluse and i'm based here in lovely sydney australia”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cluse”
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formal sense of um a sufficient statistics for probity distribution that you may have seen in the statistics cluse if you don't want if you don't
Hear it in context: “cluse”
2 clipsThe English word “cluse” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kluz (phonetic respelling: KLOOZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KLOOZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “cluse” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cluse” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @23:32
“statistics is um tfy is a sufficient statistic in in in the formal def in the formal sense of um a sufficient statistics for probity distribution that you may have seen in the statistics cluse if you don't want if you don't you may have seen in the statistics cluse if you don't want if you don't”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:31
“them and their cultures and to elders past present and emerging i'm rachel cluse and i'm based here in lovely sydney australia i'm rachel cluse and i'm based here in”
Definition & Meaning: “cluse”
- A defile or narrow gorge, especially one that cuts transversely through the rock of an otherwise continuous ridge.
Example Sentences (3)
- “[...] others are bounded by the steep walls of the cluses, these being the most picturesque; others, again, occupy the combes referred to above.”
- “formal sense of um a sufficient statistics for probity distribution that you may have seen in the statistics cluse if you don't want if you don't”
- “and to elders past present and emerging i'm rachel cluse and i'm based here in lovely sydney australia”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “cluse”
- Pronunciation:
- KLOOZ
- Syllables:
- KLOOZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- cluse
- Primary stress:
- KLOOZ
- IPA:
- kluz
- Hear it in context
- cluse
Words that Rhyme with “cluse”
-uzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cluse" (⁄kluz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cluse" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cluse
How do you pronounce “cluse”?
“cluse” is pronounced /kluz/ (KLOOZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “cluse”?
The primary stress in “cluse” is on “KLOOZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “cluse” mean?
A defile or narrow gorge, especially one that cuts transversely through the rock of an otherwise continuous ridge.
How can I hear “cluse” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “cluse” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cluse”?
Single-syllable words like "cluse" 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 "cluse" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.