Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

klock

/klˈɑk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.71 in modern English

Syllables
klock
IPA
/klˈɑk/
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

Etymology

Dutch and north/Low German surname, from both Middle Low German klok (“clever, wise”) and klocke (“bell”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Klocks (plural)

Homonyms

klocke

Rhymes With

rock stock block lock shock clock iraq doc knock cock o'clock dock

Questions

How do you pronounce klock?
The recorded pronunciation is /klˈɑk/.
What does klock mean?
A surname.
Where does klock come from?
It is traced to Dutch.

How to pronounce klock

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “klock”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/klˈɑk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “klock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.