How to pronounce carlock
Say it like KAR-lahk. Carlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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US American/ˈkɑrlɑk/KAR-lahk
UK British/ˈkɑːlɒk/KAH-lok
- KAR
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of carlock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAH-lok.
What does carlock mean?
noun
- A sort of Russian isinglass, made from the air bladder of the sturgeon. Among its uses is clarifying wine, restoration, and making gelatin.
Questions about saying carlock
How do you pronounce carlock?
Say KAR-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carlock?
Carlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · lahk.
Is carlock 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 /ˈkɑːlɒk/ (KAH-lok).