How to pronounce lockman
Say it like LAHK-mun. Lockman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHK).
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- LAHK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lockman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lockman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-mun.
What does lockman mean?
- An officer who acts as a kind of undersheriff to the governor.
- A criminal who is skilled at picking locks and disabling alarm systems.
- A man who operates a lock on a waterway.
Where does lockman come from?
From lock + man.
Words that rhyme with lockman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lockman.
Questions about saying lockman
How do you pronounce lockman?
Say LAHK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lockman?
Lockman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHK). Broken into parts: LAHK · mun.
Is lockman 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 /ˈlɒkmən/ (LOK-mun).