How to pronounce locken
Say it like LOK-un. Locken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
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US American/ˈlɑkən/LOK-un
UK British/ˈlɒkən/LOK-un
- LOK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locken
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-un.
What does locken mean?
verb
- past participle of lock. How to pronounce lock
- Locked.
- Webbed (of hands or toes).“locken fingers”
- Stingy, tight-fisted.“The locken hands do not give much.”
Questions about saying locken
How do you pronounce locken?
Say LOK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locken?
Locken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · un.
Is locken 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 /ˈlɒkən/ (LOK-un).