How to pronounce locket
Say it like LOK-it. Locket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
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- LOK
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locket 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of locket
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-it.
What does locket mean?
- A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
- A small white marking on a cat's coat.
Where does locket come from?
From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.
Words that rhyme with locket
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locket.
Questions about saying locket
How do you pronounce locket?
Say LOK-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locket?
Locket has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · it.
Is locket 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 /ˈlɒkɪt/ (LOK-it).