How to pronounce permalock
Say it like PUR-muh-lawk. Permalock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
- PUR
- muh
- lawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permalock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of permalock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-lok.
What does permalock mean?
- To wear a chastity cage for an indefinite amount of time; to be permanently "locked up".
- To make someone wear a chastity cage for an indefinite amount of time.
Where does permalock come from?
From perma- (“permanent”) + lock.
Questions about saying permalock
How do you pronounce permalock?
Say PUR-muh-lawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməˌlɔk/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permalock?
Permalock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · lawk.
Is permalock pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːməˌlɒk/ (PUR-muh-lok).