How to pronounce slock
Say it like SLOK. Slock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of slock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SLOK.
What does slock mean?
- A draught; a gulp.“A slock of wine.”
- To swallow, gulp.
- To entice.
Where does slock come from?
Cognate with German Schluck (“a draught; a gulp”), Dutch slok (“a draught; a gulp”).
Words that rhyme with slock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slock.
Questions about saying slock
How do you pronounce slock?
Say SLOK. The American pronunciation is /slɑk/. In British English it is /slɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slock?
Slock is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SLOK.
Is slock 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 /slɒk/ (SLOK).