How to pronounce interlocking
Say it like IN-ter-lok-ing. Interlocking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- ter
- lok
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interlocking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of interlocking
- 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-ing.
What does interlocking mean?
- Linked, locked, or fitted closely together.“All societies have three key interlocking elements: Religion, economics, and politics.”
- An arrangement of signal apparatus that prevents conflicting movements through a set of intersecting tracks, such as junctions or crossings.
- present participle and gerund of interlock How to pronounce interlock
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Questions about saying interlocking
How do you pronounce interlocking?
Say IN-ter-lok-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪntɚˌlɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪntəˌlɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interlocking?
Interlocking has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · ter · lok · ing.
Is interlocking 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 /ˈɪntəˌlɒkɪŋ/ (IN-tuh-lok-ing).