How to pronounce landlock
Say it like LAND-lahk. Landlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND).
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- LAND
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of landlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LAND-lok.
What does landlock mean?
- To enclose or nearly enclose (a harbor, vessel, etc.) with land.
Where does landlock come from?
From land + lock.
Questions about saying landlock
How do you pronounce landlock?
Say LAND-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈlændˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landlock?
Landlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAND). Broken into parts: LAND · lahk.
Is landlock 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 /ˈlændˌlɒk/ (LAND-lok).