How to pronounce clockiness
Say it like KLOK-ee-nus. Clockiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
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- KLOK
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clockiness 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clockiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK-ee-nus.
What does clockiness mean?
- The state of being clocky (visibly transgender)
Where does clockiness come from?
From clocky + -ness
Questions about saying clockiness
How do you pronounce clockiness?
Say KLOK-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkinəs/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clockiness?
Clockiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · ee · nus.
Is clockiness 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 /ˈklɒkinəs/ (KLOK-ee-nus).