How to Pronounce "run like clockwork"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
RUN lyke KLAWK-wurk
ɹˈʌn/ /lˈaɪk/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
run LYKE KLOK-wurk
Definition
To go smoothly and as planned, without any problems or delays, just like a perfectly working clock.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /lˈaɪk/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN lyke KLAWK-wurk
UK
run LYKE KLOK-wurk
Listen in Context
The wedding ran like clockwork and everyone had a great time.
The train schedule runs like clockwork every morning.
Our team project ran like clockwork because everyone helped.
Even with last-minute changes, the whole event ran like clockwork.