How to pronounce airlock
Say it like AIR-lawk. Airlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌlɔk/AIR-lawk
UK British/ˈɛəˌlɔːk/AIR-lawk
- AIR
- lawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of airlock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-lawk.
What does airlock mean?
noun
- A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.
- A vestibule, foyer or entranceway with doors to the exterior on one end and doors to the interior on the other, functioning to keep indoor and outdoor air, humidity, and air temperatures separate.
- Alternative form of air lock.
- To secure with an airlock.
- To dispose of through an airlock.
- To firewall, to maintain an ethical wall.
Where does airlock come from?
From air + lock.
Questions about saying airlock
How do you pronounce airlock?
Say AIR-lawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌlɔk/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌlɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airlock?
Airlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · lawk.
Is airlock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəˌlɔːk/ (AIR-lawk).