How to Pronounce Lock-in

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

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Syllables

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Letters

LOCK-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “lock-in”

"lock-in" has 2 syllables: lock-in. It rhymes with walk-in and coction, if that helps it stick.

What does lock-in mean?

noun

  1. A sleepover party, usually held in a public place such as a church or school, in which the participants are not allowed to leave until the next morning.

    “The youth group will have their annual lock-in this weekend.”

  2. An illegal but widely-tolerated invitation-only gathering in a British pub, after the end of licensing hours, to allow regular customers the opportunity to enjoy further drinking time.

Synonyms

wakeover

Words that rhyme with lock-in

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

walk-incoctionmaukinbokkenmawkintokinhakanwalken

Related words

gatinglockinglatchlocklockdownlockoutcapitalblockage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lock-in"?▾

"Lock-in" has 2 syllables: lock · in.

What does "lock-in" mean?▾

Lock-in: A sleepover party, usually held in a public place such as a church or school, in which the participants are not allowed to leave until the next morning.

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