How do you pronounce "clothes"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊðz/ (KLOHTHZ). In British English: /klˈəʊðz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊðz/ (KLOHTHZ). In Australian English: /klˈəʊðz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊðz/ (KLOHTHZ), while in British English it's /klˈəʊðz/ (KL).

How to Pronounce "clothes"

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clothes

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/ˈkloʊðz/

KLOHTHZ

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊðzclothes

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