How to pronounce clocksmithing
Say it like KLOK-smith-ing. Clocksmithing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklɑkˌsmɪθɪŋ/KLOK-smith-ing
UK British/ˈklɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/KLOK-smith-ing
- KLOK
- smith
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocksmithing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clocksmithing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK-smith-ing.
What does clocksmithing mean?
noun
- The science and art of making clocks.
Where does clocksmithing come from?
From clocksmith + -ing.
Questions about saying clocksmithing
How do you pronounce clocksmithing?
Say KLOK-smith-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑkˌsmɪθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈklɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocksmithing?
Clocksmithing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOK). Broken into parts: KLOK · smith · ing.
Is clocksmithing 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 /ˈklɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ (KLOK-smith-ing).