How to Pronounce Clockwise

To pronounce "clockwise", say CLOCKW-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈklɒkwaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈklɒkwaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clockwise”

"clockwise" has 3 syllables: clockw-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does clockwise mean?

adjective

  1. Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

    “In the southern hemisphere the flow of air around a low-pressure system is clockwise.”

adverb

  1. In a curve or twist corresponding to the movement of the hands of a clock.

Synonyms

CWdeasildextrorotatorysunwise

Antonyms

ACWanticlockwiseCCWcounter-clockwisecounterclockwisewiddershins

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Words that rhyme with clockwise

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

right-handeddextrorotatorydextrorotaryrightwardsright-handdescendingscheduleright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clockwise"?▾

"Clockwise" has 3 syllables: clockw · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "clockwise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clockwise" is /ˈklɒkwaɪz/.

What does "clockwise" mean?▾

Clockwise: Moving clockwise; having rotary motion in the manner of a clock.

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