Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

locket

/ˈlɑkɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English

Syllables
lock-et
IPA
/ˈlɑkɪt/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.

noun

The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.

Archaic

noun

A small white marking on a cat's coat.

name

A surname transferred from the given name.

Etymology

From French loquet, from a diminutive of Anglo-Norman loc, itself from Old English loc, whence lock.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlɑkɪt/
  • British English: /ˈlɒkɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

lockets (plural)

Rhymes With

crockett lockett brockett rockett hockett stockett pocket rocket socket docket sprocket brocket

Questions

How do you pronounce locket?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɑkɪt/.
What does locket mean?
A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
Where does locket come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce locket

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