How do you pronounce "clothe"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊð/ (KLOHTH). In British English: /klˈəʊð/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊð/ (KLOHTH). In Australian English: /klˈəʊð/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊð/ (KLOHTH), while in British English it's /klˈəʊð/ (KL).

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clothe

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/ˈkloʊð/

KLOHTH

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊðclothe

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