How do you pronounce "closeup"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊˈsʌp/ (KLOH-SUHP). In British English: /klˈəʊsʌp/ (KL-ohs). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊˈsʌp/ (KLOH-SUHP). In Australian English: /klˈəʊsʌp/ (KL-ohs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊˈsʌp/ (KLOH-SUHP), while in British English it's /klˈəʊsʌp/ (KL-ohs).

How to Pronounce "closeup"

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closeup

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/ˈkloʊˈsʌp/

KLOH-SUHP

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊclose·sʌpup

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