# How to Say “en punto” in English

**o'clock** /əklˈɑːk/: en punto

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “o'clock” is /əklˈɑːk/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Numbers & Time](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/vocabulary/numbers-time.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "o'clock" in English?

The IPA pronunciation is /əklˈɑːk/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "o'clock" mean in English?

"o'clock" translates to "en punto" in English. It belongs to the Numbers & Time category.

### Is "o'clock" formal or informal in English?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday English conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Numbers & Time Phrases

- ["diez" → ten](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/diez.md): /tˈɛn/
- ["cincuenta" → fifty](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/cincuenta.md): /fˈɪfti/
- ["cien" → one hundred](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/cien.md): /wˈʌn hˈʌndɹɪd/
- ["y media" → half past](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/y-media.md): /hˈæf pˈæst/
- ["un cuarto para" → quarter to](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/un-cuarto-para.md): /kwˈɔːɹɾɚ tuː/
- ["Monday" → Monday](https://useorphi.com/learn/english/how-to-say/monday.md): /mˈʌndeɪ/

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