earlock

Questions

What does earlock mean?

A lock of curly hair worn by the ear, often by Jewish men for religious reasons, and formerly by Elizabethan dandies.

Where does earlock come from?

From ear + lock.

How to pronounce earlock

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