How to Pronounce "beat the clock"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
BEET-thuh-KLAHK
bˈiːt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
BEET-thuh-KLOK
Definition
To finish something before a deadline or before time runs out; to accomplish a task quickly so that time does not run out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
British English
bˈiːt/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-thuh-KLAHK
UK
BEET-thuh-KLOK
Listen in Context
We finished the test early and beat the clock.
Try to beat the clock and finish your homework before dinner.
He ran fast to beat the clock in the race.
If we hurry, we can beat the clock and catch the last train.