How to pronounce forelock
Say it like FOR-lok. Forelock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrlɑk/FOR-lok
UK British/ˈfɔːlɒk/FAW-lok
- FOR
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forelock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of forelock
- 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: FAW-lok.
What does forelock mean?
noun
- The part of a person's hairstyle which covers the forehead.
- The part of a horse's (or similar animal's) mane that lies on its forehead.
- A wedge pushed through a hole at the end of a bolt to hold it in place.
- To fix in place with a forelock (wedge)
Where does forelock come from?
From Middle English *forelock, *forelok, from Old English forelocc, equivalent to fore- + lock.
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Questions about saying forelock
How do you pronounce forelock?
Say FOR-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forelock?
Forelock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · lok.
Is forelock 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 /ˈfɔːlɒk/ (FAW-lok).