How to pronounce wedlock
Say it like WED-lok. Wedlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WED).
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- WED
- lok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wedlock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of wedlock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: WED-lok.
What does wedlock mean?
- The state of being married.
Where does wedlock come from?
From Middle English wedlok, wedlocke (“wedlock, marriage, matrimony”), from Old English wedlāc (“marriage vow, pledge, plighted troth, wedlock”).
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Questions about saying wedlock
How do you pronounce wedlock?
Say WED-lok. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛdˌlɑk/. In British English it is /ˈwɛdlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wedlock?
Wedlock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WED). Broken into parts: WED · lok.
Is wedlock 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 /ˈwɛdlɒk/ (WED-lok).