How to pronounce clockpost
Say it like KLOK-pohst. Clockpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
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- KLOK
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clockpost 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.
- pohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of clockpost
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOK-pohst.
What does clockpost mean?
- A street clock on a pole.
Where does clockpost come from?
From clock + post.
Questions about saying clockpost
How do you pronounce clockpost?
Say KLOK-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clockpost?
Clockpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · pohst.
Is clockpost 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 /ˈklɒkpəʊst/ (KLOK-pohst).