How to pronounce clocked
Say it like KLOKT. Clocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of clocked
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOKT.
What does clocked mean?
- simple past and past participle of clock How to pronounce clock
- Embroidered with clocks (i.e. figured decorations, not timepieces).
- Electronically running at a particular rate; governed by a repetitive time signal.
- Of a motor vehicle: having had its odometer turned back so as to display a lower mileage.
Words that rhyme with clocked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clocked.
Questions about saying clocked
How do you pronounce clocked?
Say KLOKT. The American pronunciation is /klɑkt/. In British English it is /klɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocked?
Clocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOKT.
Is clocked 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 /klɒkt/ (KLOKT).