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Closet: how to say it, spell it and use it

closet

/ˈklɑːzət/

Short answer

The English word closet is pronounced /ˈklɑːzət/. It is spelled C-L-O-S-E-T and has 6 letters. With a or an: a closet. The plural is closets. In British English people say wardrobe.

Example sentence

My clothes are in the closet.

American English. British English says wardrobe.

Key facts

English
closet
Pronunciation
/ˈklɑːzət/
With a or an
a closet
Plural
closets
British
wardrobe
Spelling
C-L-O-S-E-T
Number of letters
6
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How do you pronounce closet?

Closet is pronounced /ˈklɑːzət/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell closet?

Closet is spelled C-L-O-S-E-T. It has 6 letters.

What is the plural of closet?

The plural of closet is closets.

Do you say a or an before closet?

Say a closet.

How do you use closet in a sentence?

For example: My clothes are in the closet.

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