How to pronounce flintlock
Say it like FLINT-lok. Flintlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLINT).
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- FLINT
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flintlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flintlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLINT-lok.
What does flintlock mean?
- An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.
- A type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.
Where does flintlock come from?
From flint + lock.
Questions about saying flintlock
How do you pronounce flintlock?
Say FLINT-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɪntˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flintlock?
Flintlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLINT). Broken into parts: FLINT · lok.
Is flintlock 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 /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ (FLINT-lok).