How to pronounce lockset
Say it like LOK-set. Lockset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
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US American/ˈlɑksɛt/LOK-set
UK British/ˈlɒksɛt/LOK-set
- LOK
- set
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lockset 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.
- setKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lockset
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-set.
What does lockset mean?
noun
- The hardware and components making up the locking or latching mechanism for a door, etc.
Where does lockset come from?
From lock + set.
Questions about saying lockset
How do you pronounce lockset?
Say LOK-set. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑksɛt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒksɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lockset?
Lockset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · set.
Is lockset 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 /ˈlɒksɛt/ (LOK-set).