How to pronounce hammerlock
Say it like HAM-er-lahk. Hammerlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- er
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammerlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hammerlock
- 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: HAM-uh-lok.
What does hammerlock mean?
- A hold, in wrestling, in which an opponent's arm is twisted up behind their back.
Where does hammerlock come from?
From hammer + lock.
Questions about saying hammerlock
How do you pronounce hammerlock?
Say HAM-er-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈhæməˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammerlock?
Hammerlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · er · lahk.
Is hammerlock 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 /ˈhæməˌlɒk/ (HAM-uh-lok).