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What does clockgate mean?
The controversy around the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game of November 3, 2001, in which the ball was spiked with one second remaining visible on the clock.
Where does clockgate come from?
From clock + -gate.

How to pronounce clockgate

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “clockgate”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “clockgate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.