How to Pronounce Lockdown

To pronounce "lockdown", say LOCKD-own — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lockdown”

"lockdown" has 2 syllables: lockd-own. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

What does lockdown mean?

noun

  1. The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g. in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g. in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or pandemic, etc.
  2. A contrivance to fasten logs together in rafting.

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Words that rhyme with lockdown

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenowntownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

confinementlockupconfinedcontainmentblockadeshutconfiningembargo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lockdown"?▾

"Lockdown" has 2 syllables: lockd · own.

What is the IPA transcription of "lockdown"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lockdown" is /ˈlɒkˌdaʊn/.

What does "lockdown" mean?▾

Lockdown: The confinement of people in their own rooms (e.g. in a school) or cells (in a prison), or to their own homes or areas (e.g. in the case of a city- or nation-wide issue) as a security measure after or amid a disturbance or pandemic, etc.

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