How to pronounce liplock
Say it like LIP-lok. Liplock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP).
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US American/ˈlɪpˌlɑk/LIP-lok
UK British/ˈlɪpˌlɒk/LIP-lok
- LIP
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liplock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of liplock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LIP-lok.
What does liplock mean?
noun
- A kiss or the act of kissing; especially a long, passionate kiss.
- A maneuver in which a fish is hooked by a curled finger inserted under the gill cover and extending to the fish's jaw.
- Alternative form of lip-lock.
Where does liplock come from?
From lip + lock.
Questions about saying liplock
How do you pronounce liplock?
Say LIP-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪpˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪpˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liplock?
Liplock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIP). Broken into parts: LIP · lok.
Is liplock 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 /ˈlɪpˌlɒk/ (LIP-lok).