How to pronounce lockstitch
Say it like LOK-stich. Lockstitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK).
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- LOK
- stich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lockstitch 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.
- stichKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lockstitch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOK-stich.
What does lockstitch mean?
- A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
- To use this kind of stitch.
Where does lockstitch come from?
From lock + stitch.
Questions about saying lockstitch
How do you pronounce lockstitch?
Say LOK-stich. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑkstɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒkstɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lockstitch?
Lockstitch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOK). Broken into parts: LOK · stich.
Is lockstitch 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 /ˈlɒkstɪtʃ/ (LOK-stich).