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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd
British English
pʊt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk/ /fˈɔːwəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT thuh KLAHK FOR-wurd
UK
put thuh klok FAW-wuhd
Listen in Context
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!