How do you pronounce "closes"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊzɪz/ (KLOHZ-iz). In British English: /klˈəʊzɪz/ (KL-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊzɪz/ (KLOHZ-iz). In Australian English: /klˈəʊzɪz/ (KL-ohz).

Is "closes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊzɪz/ (KLOHZ-iz), while in British English it's /klˈəʊzɪz/ (KL-ohz).

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closes

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/ˈkloʊzɪz/

KLOHZ-iz

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊzclos·ɪzes

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