How to pronounce deadlock
Say it like DED-lahk. Deadlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛdˌlɑk/DED-lahk
UK British/ˈdɛdˌlɒk/DED-lok
- DED
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of deadlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DED-lok.
What does deadlock mean?
noun
- A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.“The negotiation ended in deadlock, with neither party willing to compromise on the price.”
- An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
- Synonym of deadbolt (“type of lock”).
- To cause or come to a deadlock.
- To bring to a state of deadlock.
Where does deadlock come from?
From dead + lock.
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Questions about saying deadlock
How do you pronounce deadlock?
Say DED-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadlock?
Deadlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · lahk.
Is deadlock 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 /ˈdɛdˌlɒk/ (DED-lok).