How to pronounce leglock
Say it like LEG-lok. Leglock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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US American/ˈlɛɡˌlɑk/LEG-lok
UK British/ˈlɛɡˌlɒk/LEG-lok
- LEG
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leglock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of leglock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LEG-lok.
What does leglock mean?
noun
- A joint lock directed at the ankle, knee, or hip joint.
- To wrap one's legs around someone, locking them between one's legs and body.
Where does leglock come from?
From leg + lock.
Questions about saying leglock
How do you pronounce leglock?
Say LEG-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leglock?
Leglock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · lok.
Is leglock 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 /ˈlɛɡˌlɒk/ (LEG-lok).