How to Pronounce "on the clock"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
AHN-thuh-KLAHK
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
ON-thuh-KLOK
Definition
Doing work during your official working hours or when you are being paid to work. It can also refer to being timed or observed for efficiency.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɫɑk
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /klˈɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHN-thuh-KLAHK
UK
ON-thuh-KLOK
Listen in Context
He cannot take personal calls while he's on the clock.
Are you still on the clock or did you finish your shift?
Employees must wear uniforms when on the clock.
I'm not supposed to eat snacks while I'm on the clock.