How to pronounce clocker
Say it like KLOK-er. Clocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
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- KLOK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK-uh.
What does clocker mean?
- A person who clocks (illegally winds back the milometer of) a motor car
- A low-level drug dealer who operates on the streets.
- A clucking hen.
Where does clocker come from?
From clock + -er.
Words that rhyme with clocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clocker.
Questions about saying clocker
How do you pronounce clocker?
Say KLOK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocker?
Clocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · er.
Is clocker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈklɒkə/ (KLOK-uh).