How to Pronounce Deadbolt

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

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Syllables

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Letters

DEADB-olt

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💡 Tip for remembering “deadbolt”

"deadbolt" has 2 syllables: deadb-olt. It rhymes with bolt and jolt, if that helps it stick.

What does deadbolt mean?

noun

  1. The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
  2. A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder.

verb

  1. To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.

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Words that rhyme with deadbolt

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boltjoltrevoltsmoltmoltcoltpoultunbolthoultvolteboult

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadbolt"?▾

"Deadbolt" has 2 syllables: deadb · olt.

What does "deadbolt" mean?▾

Deadbolt: The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.

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