num lock

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What does num lock mean?

A key on a standard extended keyboard which, when pressed, toggles the keys of the numeric keypad between cursor control functions and numeric digits.

How to pronounce num lock

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “num lock”.
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 “num lock”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “num lock” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.