How to pronounce warlock
Say it like WOR-lahk. Warlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- lahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of warlock
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WAW-lok.
What does warlock mean?
- A male magic-user; a male equivalent of a witch; a wizard.
- A magic-user (regardless of gender).
Where does warlock come from?
A few writers alternatively propose a derivation from Old Norse varðlokkur (“incantations, charms”, literally “ward songs”), but as the OED notes, this is implausible due to the extreme rarity of the Norse word, the semantic difference, and
Questions about saying warlock
How do you pronounce warlock?
Say WOR-lahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warlock?
Warlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · lahk.
Is warlock 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 /ˈwɔːlɒk/ (WAW-lok).