How many syllables in "airlock"?

"airlock" has 2 lettergrepen (air - lock).

How to divide "airlock"?

"airlock" divides into 2 parts: air · lock.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"airlock": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:air·lock

Hoofdklemtoon

AIR-lock(air · lock)● ○

Stress in "airlock" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛər.lɒk⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAˈɛər.lɒk

Lettergrepenair·lock

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6:18

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How many syllables in "airlock"?: "airlock" has 2 lettergrepen (air - lock).
How to divide "airlock"?: "airlock" divides into 2 parts: air · lock.
Where is the stress in "airlock"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "airlock"?: Say each syllable slowly (air... lock) and listen on SayItVid.