How to Pronounce Locale

To pronounce "locale", say LOC-al-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ləʊˈkɑːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ləʊˈkɑːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “locale”

"locale" has 3 syllables: loc-al-e. It rhymes with rationale and corral, if that helps it stick.

What does locale mean?

noun

  1. The place where something happens.

    “Being near running water and good shade, the explorers decided it was a good locale for setting up camp.”

  2. The set of settings related to the language and region in which a computer program executes. Examples are language, currency and time formats, character encoding etc.

Words that rhyme with locale

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rationalecorralshallgalsalmoralemalchaparralscallcalchorale

Related words

locusvenuelocationlocalitylocallylocalizationlocalcommunity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "locale"?▾

"Locale" has 3 syllables: loc · al · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "locale"?▾

The IPA transcription of "locale" is /ləʊˈkɑːl/.

What does "locale" mean?▾

Locale: The place where something happens.

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