How to pronounce interlock
Say it like in-ter-LOK. Interlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOK).
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- in
- ter
- LOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of interlock
- 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: in-tuh-LOK.
What does interlock mean?
- To fit or clasp together securely.
- To interlace.
- A safety device that prevents activation in unsafe conditions.“The demonstrator couldn't figure out why the machine wouldn't work, until he remembered that there was an interlock so it wouldn't operate with the cover open.”
Where does interlock come from?
From inter- + lock.
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Words that rhyme with interlock
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Questions about saying interlock
How do you pronounce interlock?
Say in-ter-LOK. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈlɑk/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlock?
Interlock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOK). Broken into parts: in · ter · LOK.
Is interlock 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 /ˌɪntəˈlɒk/ (in-tuh-LOK).