How to pronounce clocky
Say it like KLOK. Clocky is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clocky 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.
American vs British pronunciation of clocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KLOK.
What does clocky mean?
- Clearly identifiable as transgender; capable of being easily clocked; not passing.
Where does clocky come from?
From clock (“to identify someone as being transgender”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with clocky
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Words that sound like clocky
Questions about saying clocky
How do you pronounce clocky?
Say KLOK. The American pronunciation is /klɑk/. In British English it is /klɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clocky?
Clocky is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLOK.
Is clocky 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 /klɒk/ (KLOK).
What words sound the same as clocky?
Clocky sounds the same as clock in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.