How to pronounce unlocked
Say it like un-LOKT. Unlocked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOKT).
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- un
- LOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unlocked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unlocked
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-LOKT.
What does unlocked mean?
- not firmly fastened or secured“an unbarred door”“went through the unlatched gate into the street”
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Words that rhyme with unlocked
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Questions about saying unlocked
How do you pronounce unlocked?
Say un-LOKT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈlɑkt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈlɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unlocked?
Unlocked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOKT). Broken into parts: un · LOKT.
Is unlocked 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 /ʌnˈlɒkt/ (un-LOKT).