How to pronounce locksmithing
Say it like LOK-smith-ing. Locksmithing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
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- LOK
- smith
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locksmithing 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.
- smithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of locksmithing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-smith-ing.
What does locksmithing mean?
- The science and art of making and defeating locks.
Where does locksmithing come from?
From locksmith + -ing.
Questions about saying locksmithing
How do you pronounce locksmithing?
Say LOK-smith-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkˌsmɪθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locksmithing?
Locksmithing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · smith · ing.
Is locksmithing 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 /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ (LOK-smith-ing).