How to Pronounce "counterclockwise"
word
ˌkaʊnɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/, /ˌkaʊntɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz
kown-ter-KLAW-kwyz
kˈaʊntəklˌɒkwaɪz
KOWN-tuh-klok-wyze
Definition
Moving in the opposite direction to the way the hands of a clock move.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊnɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz/, /ˌkaʊntɝˈkɫɔkwaɪz
British English
kˈaʊntəklˌɒkwaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-KLAW-kwyz
UK
KOWN-tuh-klok-wyze
Listen in Context
Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen it.
The dancers moved counterclockwise around the room.
Rotate the lid counterclockwise to open the jar.
The fans started spinning counterclockwise when the wind changed.