How do you pronounce "cloves"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊvz/ (KLOHVZ). In British English: /klˈəʊvz/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊvz/ (KLOHVZ). In Australian English: /klˈəʊvz/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊvz/ (KLOHVZ), while in British English it's /klˈəʊvz/ (KL).

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cloves

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/ˈkloʊvz/

KLOHVZ

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊvzcloves

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