How to Pronounce "regular as clockwork"
expression
ˈɹeɪɡjəɫɝ/, /ˈɹɛɡjəɫɝ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
REG-yuh-ler az KLAWK-werk
ɹˈɛɡjuːlɐ/ /ˈæs/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
REG-yuh-luh az KLOK-werk
Definition
If something is 'regular as clockwork', it happens very reliably and at the same time or in the same way every time, just like a clock.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪɡjəɫɝ/, /ˈɹɛɡjəɫɝ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈkɫɑˌkwɝk
British English
ɹˈɛɡjuːlɐ/ /ˈæs/ /klˈɒkwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REG-yuh-ler az KLAWK-werk
UK
REG-yuh-luh az KLOK-werk
Listen in Context
The bus arrives regular as clockwork every morning at 8.
She takes her medicine regular as clockwork.
The shop opens regular as clockwork at 9.
He calls my mom every Sunday, regular as clockwork.