lock-free

Questions

What does lock-free mean?

Not requiring the acquisition of a mutex (or other kind of) lock for synchronizing with other threads.

How to pronounce lock-free

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lock-free”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “lock-free” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.