How to Pronounce "close to"
expression
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
KLOHS tooh, KLOHZ tooh, KLOHS tuh, KLOHZ tuh, KLOHS tih, KLOHZ tih
kləʊz/ /tˈuː
KLOHZ TOO
Definition
Used to describe something or someone that is near in distance or time, or to express a strong emotional or personal relationship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
kləʊz/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS tooh, KLOHZ tooh, KLOHS tuh, KLOHZ tuh, KLOHS tih, KLOHZ tih
UK
KLOHZ TOO
Listen in Context
My house is close to the supermarket.
It is close to midnight.
She is very close to her parents.
We're getting close to finishing the project.