English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Clown Pronunciation
Clown is pronounced KLOWN, IPA /ˈklaʊn/.
KLOWN
US /ˈklaʊn/ · UK /ˈklaʊn/
Syllables: KLOWN (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A circus performer in costume and make-up, or someone behaving foolishly.
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Clown in a Sentence
- The clown came on after the acrobats.
- Stop clowning about and hold the ladder.
- He played the clown to take the pressure off.
Common Mispronunciations of Clown
Not KLOHN
The ow is the vowel of down, not the long o of clone. The two words differ by that vowel alone.
Not KROWN
The l needs the tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Letting it slide back gives crown.
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