Pronunciation: [tˈɒk] (IPA) 
The word "tock" is spelled with four letters: T-O-C-K. The IPA phonetic transcription for "tock" is /tɒk/, which represents the sound of the word. The "t" sound is pronounced with a puff of air from the mouth and the tongue touching the roof of the mouth, while the "o" sound is pronounced with the mouth in a round shape. Finally, the "ck" sound is pronounced with a tight closure of the back of the mouth followed by a release of air.
Tock is a noun that typically refers to a sharp, short, metallic sound produced by the striking together of two objects. It is often associated with the sound made by a clock or watch, particularly the sound made by the second hand as it moves onwards. In this context, tock represents one unit of time, typically one second, and is used to contrast with the tick sound that represents the prior unit of time.
Tock can also be used as a verb to describe the act of making such a sound or to provide a description of something that makes a similar noise. It is commonly associated with the idea of a rhythmic ticking or marking of time, often related to a clock or pendulum. Beyond clocks, tock may also refer to the sound produced by other objects or phenomena, such as a door closing abruptly or the snapping of fingers.
However, tock can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling or impression of time passing steadily and uniformly. It can evoke a sense of regularity or predictability, often associated with the measured passing of time. In a figurative sense, it can also connote the unyielding progression of events or the steady march of life towards its ultimate conclusion.
Overall, tock encompasses both the literal and metaphorical aspects of a sharp, short, metallic sound, either made by the striking together of objects or representing the passing of time in a rhythmic and uniform manner.
