How to pronounce matchlock
Say it like MACH-lahk. Matchlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH).
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- MACH
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Matchlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of matchlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MACH-lok.
What does matchlock mean?
- The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smoldering match.
Where does matchlock come from?
From match + lock.
Questions about saying matchlock
How do you pronounce matchlock?
Say MACH-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈmætʃlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈmætʃlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in matchlock?
Matchlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MACH). Broken into parts: MACH · lahk.
Is matchlock 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 /ˈmætʃlɒk/ (MACH-lok).