Start with 'clock': make a 'k' sound followed by 'lok'.
Say 'wise': start with a 'w' sound, then 'ize'.
Stress the first syllable: 'CLOCK-wise'.
clocks-wise
clock-wizz
clock-wice
Start with 'clock': make a 'k' sound followed by 'lok', similar to 'klɒk'.
Say 'wise': start with a 'w' sound, then 'ize'.
Stress the first syllable: 'CLOCK-wise'.
clocks-wise
clock-wizz
clock-wice
Stress the first syllable: 'CLOCK-wise'.
Make sure to end with a long 'ize' sound, not a short 'iss'.
Yes, the 'k' should be clear at the start of 'clock'.
Moving in the same direction as a clock's hands.
/klɑk/
A device that shows time
/waɪz/
Having or showing experience
/ˈkaʊntərˌklɑkˌwaɪz/
Opposite direction to clockwise
Adds 'wise', turning it from 'clock' to 'clockwise'.
Combines with 'clock' to form a new word.
Opposite direction prefix changes overall meaning.
Remember to stress the 'clock' in 'clockwise'. This helps native speakers understand you.
Link the words 'clock' and 'wise' smoothly. This will make your speech sound more natural.
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