How to Pronounce "put the clock forward"

expression

ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd

PUT thuh KLAHK FOR-wurd

pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk/ /fˈɔːwəd

put thuh klok FAW-wuhd

Definition

To change the time on a clock to a later time, usually to mark the start of daylight saving time, so the clock shows a later hour.

American English

ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd

British English

pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk/ /fˈɔːwəd

PUT thuh KLAHK FOR-wurd

put thuh klok FAW-wuhd

Remember to put the clock forward tonight.

We need to put the clock forward by one hour.

Every March, people put the clock forward for daylight saving time.

Don't forget to put the clock forward or you'll be late tomorrow!