How to Pronounce "close season"
expression
KLOHS SEE-zuhn
KLOHZ SEE-zuhn
Definition
A close season is a period when it is illegal to hunt or fish certain animals, usually to protect wildlife during breeding or recovery times.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/ /ˈsizən
British English
kləʊz/ /sˈiːzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOHS SEE-zuhn
UK
KLOHZ SEE-zuhn
Listen in Context
It is illegal to fish during the close season.
The park is closed to hunters in the close season.
Bird shooting is not allowed in the close season.
Fishermen have to find other work during the close season.