How to Pronounce "clock is ticking"
expression
ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈtɪkɪŋ
KLAHK iz TIK-ing
klˈɒk/ /ˈɪz/ /tˈɪkɪŋ
klOK iz TIK-ing
Definition
This expression means that time is running out to do something, or that there is a deadline approaching.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɑk/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈtɪkɪŋ
British English
klˈɒk/ /ˈɪz/ /tˈɪkɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAHK iz TIK-ing
UK
klOK iz TIK-ing
Listen in Context
The clock is ticking, so we must finish our homework soon.
You need to decide quickly—the clock is ticking.
The team worked faster because they knew the clock is ticking.
If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the train—the clock is ticking!