How to Pronounce "come close"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz
KUHM KLOHS
kˈʌm/ /kləʊz
kuhm KLOHZ
Definition
To move near to something or someone, or to almost achieve or reach a particular result.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz
British English
kˈʌm/ /kləʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM KLOHS
UK
kuhm KLOHZ
Listen in Context
Don't come close to the fire, it's dangerous.
She came close to missing the bus this morning.
The ball came close to hitting the window.
No one ever came close to breaking his record.