How to Pronounce Unlocking

To pronounce "unlocking", say UNL-ock-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

UNL-ock-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “unlocking”

"unlocking" has 3 syllables: unl-ock-ing. It rhymes with mocking and shocking, if that helps it stick.

What does unlocking mean?

verb

  1. To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

    “I unlocked the door and walked in.”

  2. To obtain access to something.

    “I unlocked the dictionary article so I could edit it.”

noun

  1. The act by which something is unlocked.

Words that rhyme with unlocking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mockingshockingstalkingdockinggawkingbalkingsquawkingknockingtalkingrockingblockingflocking

Related words

unsecuredunbarredunboltedunfastenedunlatchedunblockingunblockunveiling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unlocking"?▾

"Unlocking" has 3 syllables: unl · ock · ing.

What does "unlocking" mean?▾

Unlocking: To undo or open a lock or something locked by, for example, turning a key, or selecting a combination.

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