How to Pronounce "clot"
word
/ˈkɫɑt/
KLAHT
/klˈɒt/
KLOT
Definition
A clot is a thick lump that forms when a liquid, especially blood, stops flowing smoothly and sticks together. Most often, it refers to blood that has thickened to stop bleeding.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɫɑt/
British English
/klˈɒt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAHT
UK
KLOT
Listen in Context
A clot stopped the bleeding from his cut.
The nurse checked for a clot in the patient’s leg.
If blood does not clot, it can be dangerous.
Doctors worry about clots forming after surgery.