English pronunciation

How to pronounce “closed”

Phonetic spelling

KLOHZD

IPA /ˈkɫoʊzd/

Syllable stress

closed

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How do you spell “closed”?

c l o s e d

“closed” is spelled C-L-O-S-E-D. It is pronounced KLOHZD, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • The store is closed today.

  • I closed the window before bed.

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