How to Pronounce Deadlocked

To pronounce "deadlocked", say DEADL-ock-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DEADL-ock-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “deadlocked”

"deadlocked" has 3 syllables: deadl-ock-ed. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does deadlocked mean?

verb

  1. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

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Words that rhyme with deadlocked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shockedbalkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcocked

Related words

obstructedstalematedailingbadblockadedblockedbumpycrippled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadlocked"?▾

"Deadlocked" has 3 syllables: deadl · ock · ed.

What does "deadlocked" mean?▾

Deadlocked: To cause or to come to a deadlock.

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