How to pronounce locker
Say it like LOK-er. Locker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce locker. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of locker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-uh.
What does locker mean?
- a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
- a fastener that locks or closes
- a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks)
Where does locker come from?
From lock + -er (patient suffix) or -er (agent noun suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with locker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locker.
Questions about saying locker
How do you pronounce locker?
Say LOK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locker?
Locker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · er.
Is locker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒkə/ (LOK-uh).