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How to pronounce locknit

Say it like LOK-nit. Locknit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).

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US American/ˈlɑkˌnɪt/LOK-nit
UK British/ˈlɒkˌnɪt/LOK-nit
  • LOK
  • nit
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Locknit pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  2. nitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of locknit

  • The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.

British respelling: LOK-nit.

What does locknit mean?

noun
  1. A warp-knitted fabric with an interlocking stitch that resists runs, offers good elasticity and has dimensional stability.“The garment's durability is enhanced by using a locknit, which prevents runs and maintains its shape.”

Where does locknit come from?

From lock + knit; originally a trademark.

Questions about saying locknit

How do you pronounce locknit?

Say LOK-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkˌnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkˌnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in locknit?

Locknit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · nit.

Is locknit 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 /ˈlɒkˌnɪt/ (LOK-nit).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).