Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alcolock

/ˈæl.kə.lɑk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: al-colock
IPA: /ˈæl.kə.lɑk/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption.

Example Sentences

"Various international studies have shown that alcolock users had 65% to 95% fewer repeat offences than drivers whose driving licence was suspended or revoked. The previous Government conducted a trial programme in 2005, but there was never any follow-up."

Etymology

Blend of alcohol + lock.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈæl.kə.lɑk/
British English: /ˈæl.kə.lɒk/

Inflected Forms

alcolocks (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce alcolock?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæl.kə.lɑk/.
What does alcolock mean?: A mechanism that prevents a car from starting if the driver has exceeded the legal limits of alcohol consumption.
Where does alcolock come from?: Blend of alcohol + lock.

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