How to pronounce alcolock
Say it like AL-kuh-lahk. Alcolock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- kuh
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alcolock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of alcolock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AL-kuh-lok.
What does alcolock mean?
- A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption.
Where does alcolock come from?
Blend of alcohol + lock.
Questions about saying alcolock
How do you pronounce alcolock?
Say AL-kuh-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈælkəlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈælkəlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alcolock?
Alcolock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · kuh · lahk.
Is alcolock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈælkəlɒk/ (AL-kuh-lok).