How to Pronounce Locals

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

LOC-als

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💡 Tip for remembering “locals”

"locals" has 2 syllables: loc-als. It rhymes with vocals and yokels, if that helps it stick.

What does locals 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.”

noun

  1. An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.

Synonyms

stopper

Antonyms

expressfast

Words that rhyme with locals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vocalsyokels

Related words

localizedcommunitynativedistricthomegrowntopical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "locals"?▾

"Locals" has 2 syllables: loc · als.

What does "locals" mean?▾

Locals: A person who lives near a given place.

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