How to pronounce clocksmith
Say it like KLOK-smith. Clocksmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
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- KLOK
- smith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocksmith 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.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clocksmith
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK-smith.
What does clocksmith mean?
- Synonym of clockmaker.
Where does clocksmith come from?
From clock + smith.
Questions about saying clocksmith
How do you pronounce clocksmith?
Say KLOK-smith. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkˌsmɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkˌsmɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocksmith?
Clocksmith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · smith.
Is clocksmith 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 /ˈklɒkˌsmɪθ/ (KLOK-smith).