How to Pronounce “close”
word
/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
/kləʊz/
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɫoʊs/, /ˈkɫoʊz/
British English
/kləʊz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
UK
klohs (adjective), klohz (verb)
Listen in Context
She feels very close to her family despite living far away.
Please close the door when you leave.
The store will close at 9 PM today.
They live close to the school.