How to pronounce interlocked
Say it like in-ter-LOKT. Interlocked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOKT).
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- in
- ter
- LOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlocked 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.
- LOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of interlocked
- 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-LOKT.
What does interlocked mean?
- simple past and past participle of interlock How to pronounce interlock
Words that rhyme with interlocked
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Questions about saying interlocked
How do you pronounce interlocked?
Say in-ter-LOKT. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈlɑkt/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈlɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlocked?
Interlocked has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOKT). Broken into parts: in · ter · LOKT.
Is interlocked 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 /ˌɪntəˈlɒkt/ (in-tuh-LOKT).