How to Pronounce Padlocks

To pronounce "padlocks", say PADL-ocks — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpadˌlɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpadˌlɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “padlocks”

"padlocks" has 2 syllables: padl-ocks. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does padlocks mean?

noun

  1. A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

verb

  1. To lock using a padlock.

Words that rhyme with padlocks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

broadcasterschainschannelsfetterslocksrangesshacklesstrings

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "padlocks"?▾

"Padlocks" has 2 syllables: padl · ocks.

What is the IPA transcription of "padlocks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "padlocks" is /ˈpadˌlɒks/.

What does "padlocks" mean?▾

Padlocks: A detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle

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