How to pronounce anticlockwise
Say it like an-tih-KLAH-kwyze. Anticlockwise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAH).
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- an
- tih
- KLAH
- kwyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anticlockwise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kwyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anticlockwise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-tee-KLOK-wyze.
What does anticlockwise mean?
- In a circular fashion so as to be moving to the left at the top of the circle and to the right at the bottom (when viewed from the front), in the opposite direction to the hands of an analog clock.
- In an anticlockwise fashion.
Where does anticlockwise come from?
From anti- + clockwise.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying anticlockwise
How do you pronounce anticlockwise?
Say an-tih-KLAH-kwyze. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈklɑˌkwaɪz/. In British English it is /ˌæntiˈklɒkwaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anticlockwise?
Anticlockwise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAH). Broken into parts: an · tih · KLAH · kwyze.
Is anticlockwise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæntiˈklɒkwaɪz/ (an-tee-KLOK-wyze).