How to pronounce sealock
Say it like SEE-lahk. Sealock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsiˌlɑk/SEE-lahk
UK British/ˈsiːˌlɒk/SEE-lok
- SEE
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sealock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sealock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SEE-lok.
What does sealock mean?
noun
- A lock that is positioned at the mouth of a canal or waterway so that, when the gates are closed, boats can be raised or lowered between the waterway and sea level.
Where does sealock come from?
From sea + lock.
Questions about saying sealock
How do you pronounce sealock?
Say SEE-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːˌlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sealock?
Sealock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lahk.
Is sealock 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 /ˈsiːˌlɒk/ (SEE-lok).