How to Pronounce Airlock

To pronounce "airlock", say AIRL-ock — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

AIRL-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “airlock”

"airlock" has 2 syllables: airl-ock. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does airlock mean?

noun

  1. A small amount of air in a pipe that stops liquid flowing through it

noun

  1. A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.

Words that rhyme with airlock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airlock"?▾

"Airlock" has 2 syllables: airl · ock.

What does "airlock" mean?▾

Airlock: A small amount of air in a pipe that stops liquid flowing through it

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