How to Pronounce Matchlock

To pronounce "matchlock", say MATCHL-ock — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmatʃlɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmatʃlɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “matchlock”

"matchlock" has 2 syllables: matchl-ock. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

What does matchlock mean?

noun

  1. Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
  2. The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

Words that rhyme with matchlock

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshockblocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflock

Related words

firelockflintlockdoglocksnaplockgunlockboxlocklinstockfusee

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "matchlock"?▾

"Matchlock" has 2 syllables: matchl · ock.

What is the IPA transcription of "matchlock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "matchlock" is /ˈmatʃlɒk/.

What does "matchlock" mean?▾

Matchlock: Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.

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