How to pronounce lovelock
Say it like LUHV-lok. Lovelock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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US American/ˈlʌvˌlɑk/LUHV-lok
UK British/ˈlʌvˌlɒk/LUHV-lok
- LUHV
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovelock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lovelock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LUHV-lok.
What does lovelock mean?
noun
- A lock of hair that hangs down and is worn apart from the hair that remains.
- A flowing lock of hair that is dressed apart from the hair that remains.
Where does lovelock come from?
From love + lock.
Questions about saying lovelock
How do you pronounce lovelock?
Say LUHV-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovelock?
Lovelock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · lok.
Is lovelock 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 /ˈlʌvˌlɒk/ (LUHV-lok).