How to Pronounce Lockup

To pronounce "lockup", say LOCK-up — 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-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “lockup”

"lockup" has 2 syllables: lock-up.

What does lockup mean?

noun

  1. A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.

    “He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly.”

  2. A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage

    “Joe keeps his other car in a lockup downtown.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lockup"?▾

"Lockup" has 2 syllables: lock · up.

What does "lockup" mean?▾

Lockup: A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.

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