How to pronounce lockerman
Say it like LAH-ker-mun. Lockerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- ker
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lockerman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lockerman
- 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-mun.
What does lockerman mean?
- A person in charge of a refrigerated storage locker.
Where does lockerman come from?
From locker + -man.
Questions about saying lockerman
How do you pronounce lockerman?
Say LAH-ker-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lockerman?
Lockerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · ker · mun.
Is lockerman 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 /ˈlɒkəmən/ (LOK-uh-mun).