How to pronounce locals
Say it like LOH-kulz. Locals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊkəlz/LOH-kulz
UK British/ˈləʊkəlz/LOH-kulz
- LOH
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locals pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locals
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kulz.
What does locals mean?
noun
- plural of local How to pronounce local
Questions about saying locals
How do you pronounce locals?
Say LOH-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locals?
Locals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kulz.
Is locals 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 /ˈləʊkəlz/ (LOH-kulz).