how to pronounce clou

/klu/

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clou is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of clou in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… et d'enfoncer le clou donc quand au fait …”

meanings of clou

noun:

Highlight, climax.
Nail (metal pin).
Not likely, no way, you'll be so lucky.
Clove (of garlic).

clou frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word clou occurs in french on average 9.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.