How To Pronounce Clockwise
clockwise
In British English, clockwise is pronounced /ˈklɒk.waɪz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥ʷɒkʷ.waɪz]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈklɑːk.waɪz/.
Clockwise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Clockwise has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Clockwise
How do you pronounce clockwise in British English?
In British English, clockwise is pronounced /ˈklɒk.waɪz/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkl̥ʷɒkʷ.waɪz].
How do you pronounce clockwise in American English?
In American English, clockwise is pronounced /ˈklɑːk.waɪz/.
How many syllables are in clockwise?
Clockwise has two syllables, /klɒk/ + /waɪz/.
Where is the stress in clockwise?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /klɒk/.
Do British and American English pronounce clockwise the same way?
No. British English has /ˈklɒk.waɪz/ and American English has /ˈklɑːk.waɪz/.
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