How to Pronounce Local

To pronounce "local", say LOC-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈləʊkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈləʊkl̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “local”

"local" has 2 syllables: loc-al. It rhymes with focal and socle, if that helps it stick.

What does local mean?

noun

  1. A person who lives near a given place.

    “It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists.”

  2. A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.

    “I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6.”

adjective

  1. From or in a nearby location.

    “We prefer local produce.”

  2. (of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only being accessible within a certain portion of a program.

adverb

  1. In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc.

    “It's never been more important to buy local.”

Synonyms

stoppertopical

Antonyms

expressfastglobal

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Words that rhyme with local

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

focalsoclevocalbocalpokalzoclephocalboeckelmoeckel

Related words

localizedcommunitynativedistricthomegrowntopical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "local"?▾

"Local" has 2 syllables: loc · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "local"?▾

The IPA transcription of "local" is /ˈləʊkl̩/.

What does "local" mean?▾

Local: A person who lives near a given place.

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