How to pronounce clocking
Say it like KLOK-ing. Clocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
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- KLOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK-ing.
What does clocking mean?
- present participle and gerund of clock How to pronounce clock
- A time measurement made according to a clock.
Words that rhyme with clocking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clocking.
Questions about saying clocking
How do you pronounce clocking?
Say KLOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocking?
Clocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · ing.
Is clocking 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 /ˈklɒkɪŋ/ (KLOK-ing).