How to Pronounce “closely”
word
/ˈkɫoʊsɫi/
KLOH-slee
/klˈəʊsli/
KLOH-slee
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɫoʊsɫi/
British English
/klˈəʊsli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOH-slee
UK
KLOH-slee
Listen in Context
Please listen closely to the teacher.
The two sisters look closely alike.
Look closely at this picture.
The police are watching the situation closely.