How to Pronounce "cloven"
word
ˈkɫiv
KLEEV
klˈəʊvən
KLOH-vuhn
Definition
'Cloven' describes something that has been split or divided, usually down the middle, often used to describe animal hooves (like goats or cows) that are separated into two parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫiv
British English
klˈəʊvən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEEV
UK
KLOH-vuhn
Listen in Context
The goat has cloven hooves.
Most cattle have cloven hooves to help them walk on rough ground.
A devil in old stories is often shown with cloven feet.
The sheep’s cloven hooves leave unique prints in the mud.