Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lock-down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.49 in modern English

Syllables
lock---down
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does lock-down mean?
Alternative form of lockdown.
Where does lock-down come from?
Deverbal from lock down.

How to pronounce lock-down

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  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-down” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.