How to Pronounce "cloister"
word
ˈkɫɔɪstɝ
KLOY-ster
klˈɔɪstɐ
KLOY-stuh
Definition
A cloister is a covered walkway around a courtyard, especially in a religious building like a monastery or convent. It can also refer to a place where people live separated from the outside world for religious reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɔɪstɝ
British English
klˈɔɪstɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLOY-ster
UK
KLOY-stuh
Listen in Context
The monks walked silently through the cloister every morning.
The old cloister has beautiful stone arches.
Tourists often visit the cloister to enjoy the quiet garden inside.
The cloister provided a peaceful space away from the busy city streets.