To pronounce "clock-watcher", say CLOCKW-atch-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"clock-watcher" has 3 syllables: clockw-atch-er.
noun
“The teacher had a heart-to-heart talk with the student who was a clock-watcher, stressing the importance of putting his mind to his schoolwork.”
"Clock-watcher" has 3 syllables: clockw · atch · er.
Clock-watcher: A person who is eager for time to pass (e.g., at work or school), especially when faced with an undesirable task.
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