How to pronounce locust
Say it like LOH-kust. Locust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locust
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kust.
What does locust mean?
- Any of the grasshoppers, often polyphenic and usually swarming, in the family Acrididae that are very destructive to crops and other vegetation, especially migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria).
- Any of various often leguminous trees and shrubs, especially of the genera Robinia and Gleditsia; locust tree.
- A cicada.
- To come in a swarm.
Words that rhyme with locust
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Questions about saying locust
How do you pronounce locust?
Say LOH-kust. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəst/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locust?
Locust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kust.
Is locust pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊkəst/ (LOH-kust).