How to pronounce glock
Say it like GLOK. Glock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of glock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOK.
What does glock mean?
- A glockenspiel.
Where does glock come from?
Clipping of glockenspiel.
Words that rhyme with glock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glock.
Questions about saying glock
How do you pronounce glock?
Say GLOK. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɑk/. In British English it is /ɡlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glock?
Glock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLOK.
Is glock 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 /ɡlɒk/ (GLOK).