How to pronounce "klausė" in English
klaʊs
KLOWS
Primary stress: KLOWS
Hear native speakers say klausė in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “klausė”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KLOWS
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "klausė" 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 "klausė" 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 "klausė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "klausė" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "klausė is" sounds like "klausė-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "klausė" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Mane apipuolė merginos ir klausė apie mano pirmas mėnesines kai man jų dar nebuvo.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “klausė”
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Mane apipuolė merginos ir klausė apie mano pirmas mėnesines kai man jų dar nebuvo.
Hear it in context: “klausė”
1 clipThe English word “klausė” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as klaʊs (phonetic respelling: KLOWS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KLOWS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “klausė” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “klausė” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @1:00
“ir dešimtys paauglių su daugiaspalviais apatiniais. Mane apipuolė merginos ir klausė apie mano pirmas mėnesines kai man jų dar nebuvo. Ir nejuokauju, rūbinės gale”
Definition & Meaning: “klausė”
- A male given name of German origin, commonly used as a short form of Nicholas.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Klaus and his family traveled to the mountains for the winter holidays.”
- “Mane apipuolė merginos ir klausė apie mano pirmas mėnesines kai man jų dar nebuvo.”
Pronounce: “klausė”
- Pronunciation:
- KLOWS
- Syllables:
- KLOWS
- Written Hyphenation:
- klaus
- Primary stress:
- KLOWS
- IPA:
- klaʊs
- Hear it in context
- klausė
Words that Rhyme with “klausė”
-aʊsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"klausė" (⁄klaʊs⁄) 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, "klausė" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about klausė
How do you pronounce “klausė”?
“klausė” is pronounced ⁄klaʊs⁄ (KLOWS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “klausė”?
The primary stress in “klausė” is on “KLOWS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “klausė” mean?
A male given name of German origin, commonly used as a short form of Nicholas.
How can I hear “klausė” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “klausė”?
Single-syllable words like "klausė" 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 "klausė" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.