How to Pronounce Deadlocks

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

DEADL-ocks

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💡 Tip for remembering “deadlocks”

"deadlocks" has 2 syllables: deadl-ocks. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does deadlocks mean?

noun

  1. A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
  2. An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

verb

  1. To cause or to come to a deadlock.

Words that rhyme with deadlocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

stalematestandstillimpasseblockadesblockagesblocksbottlenecksclosures

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deadlocks"?▾

"Deadlocks" has 2 syllables: deadl · ocks.

What does "deadlocks" mean?▾

Deadlocks: A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse

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