How to Pronounce Putlock

To pronounce "putlock", say PUTL-ock — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PUTL-ock

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💡 Tip for remembering “putlock”

"putlock" has 2 syllables: putl-ock.

What does putlock mean?

noun

  1. One of the short pieces of timber on which the planks forming the floor of a scaffold are laid, one end resting on the ledger of the scaffold, and the other in a hole left in the wall temporarily for the purpose.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "putlock"?▾

"Putlock" has 2 syllables: putl · ock.

What does "putlock" mean?▾

Putlock: One of the short pieces of timber on which the planks forming the floor of a scaffold are laid, one end resting on the ledger of the scaffold, and the other in a hole left in the wall temporarily for the purpose.

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