How to Pronounce Locked

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/lɒkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “locked”

"locked" has 2 syllables: lock-ed. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does locked mean?

verb

  1. To become fastened in place.

    “If you put the brakes on too hard, the wheels will lock.”

  2. To fasten with a lock.

    “Remember to lock the door when you leave.”

adjective

  1. Having undergone locking; secured by a lock.

    “A locked door barred the way.”

  2. (Dublin) Very drunk.

Synonyms

dedicated

Antonyms

unlockunlocked

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Words that rhyme with locked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shockedbalkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedwalkedshellshockedblockedcockedknocked

Related words

barredfastboltedfastenedlatchedsecuredlock-uplock-out

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "locked"?▾

"Locked" has 2 syllables: lock · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "locked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "locked" is /lɒkt/.

What does "locked" mean?▾

Locked: To become fastened in place.

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