How to pronounce "cloud"

cloud

Noun
American
/klaʊd/

Syllable Breakdown

cloud

How natives say cloud

British
/klaʊd/

Syllable Breakdown

cloud

How natives say cloud

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'cl' sound, tongue at the bottom of your mouth, near your teeth.

  • Move to an 'ow' sound as if saying 'loud', rounding your lips.

  • End with a 'd' sound, pressing the tip of your tongue against the ridge behind your upper teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • clode (cloud)

  • claud (cloud)

  • clawd (cloud)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'cl' sound, tongue at the bottom of your mouth, near your teeth.

  • Move to an 'ow' sound as if saying 'loud', rounding your lips.

  • End with a 'd' sound, pressing the tip of your tongue against the ridge behind your upper teeth.

common mistakes

  • clode (cloud)

  • claud (cloud)

  • clawd (cloud)

FAQ

What is the mouth shape for the 'ou' sound?

Round your lips to make the 'ou' sound.

How do I avoid saying 'clode'?

Ensure your lips form correctly for the 'ou' sound.

Where should my tongue be for the 'd'?

Keep your tongue behind your upper teeth.

Definition

cloud

A visible mass of condensed water vapor in the sky.

Word Family

cloudy

/ˈklaʊdi/

adjective

Covered with clouds.

Example: The day is cloudy.

cloudless

/ˈklaʊdləs/

adjective

Without clouds.

Example: The sky is cloudless.

overcloud

/ˌoʊvərˈklaʊd/

verb

To cover with clouds.

Example: The storm will overcloud the sky.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Cloudy has an additional 'ee' sound at the end.

Cloudless ends with an 'less' sound, adding a syllable.

Overcloud starts with 'o-ver', adding two syllables.

Pro Tips

Practice with 'ou' sound

Try practicing 'not' and 'note' to understand different 'o' sounds before tackling 'cloud'.

Record and listen

Record your voice saying 'cloud' and compare with native pronunciation for correction.

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