How to Pronounce "clout"
word
KLOWT
KLOWT
Definition
Clout means having influence or power, especially in social, political, or business situations. Informally, it can also mean physical force, like a hard hit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫaʊt
British English
klˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOWT
UK
KLOWT
Listen in Context
She has a lot of clout in her company.
Politicians often seek more clout before elections.
Big celebrities have social media clout.
It takes real clout to get this law changed.