Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

klaus

/klˈaʊs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables: klaus
IPA: /klˈaʊs/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Ancient Greek, an alternative spelling of Claus.

Example Sentences

"Similarly, Alcoa (AA)CEO Klaus Kleinfeld has also dropped plans to attend, but the company will participate, said spokeswoman Monica Orbe."

Derived Forms

Klaroline Klausian

Homonyms

clouse

Rhymes With

house in-house mouse spouse strauss blouse grouse rouse gauss haus kraus boathouse

Questions

How do you pronounce klaus?: The recorded pronunciation is /klˈaʊs/.
What does klaus mean?: A male given name from Ancient Greek, an alternative spelling of Claus.

How to pronounce klaus

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