clockwise

/ˈklɑːk.waɪz/

Syllables clock·wise

Stress CLOCK-wise

Phonics Breakdown

clock

/klɑːk/

short o

wise

/waɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

moving in the same direction as the hands of a clock

Sound Reference

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clock=/klɑːk/(clock) + wise=/waɪz/(wise)

Example

Turn the knob clockwise to open the door.