How to pronounce loc
Say it like LOHK. Loc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/loʊk/LOHK
UK British/ləʊk/LOHK
- LOHK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of loc
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHK.
What does loc mean?
noun
- A dreadlock.
- To style (the hair) in dreadlocks.
- Alternative letter-case form of LOC.
Where does loc come from?
Clipping of dreadlock.
Words that rhyme with loc
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loc.
Questions about saying loc
How do you pronounce loc?
Say LOHK. The American pronunciation is /loʊk/. In British English it is /ləʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loc?
Loc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHK.
Is loc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊk/ (LOHK).