lock

How to Split "lock" into Syllables

The word lock is divided into 1 syllables: lock. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lock — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lock:

• IPA: /lɒk/

📖 Definitions

1. Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
2. A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English lok, from Old English loc, from Proto-West Germanic *lok, from Proto-Germanic *luką from Proto-Indo-European *lewg- (“to bend; turn”). Cognate with Cimbrian loch, lòch (“hole”), Dutch lok (“hole”), German Loch (“hole”), German Low German Lock (“hole”), Luxembourgish Lach (“hole”), Vilamovian łöch (“hole”), Yiddish לאָך (lokh, “hole”), Danish låg (“lid, cover”), Norwegian Bokmål lokk (“lid, cover”), Norwegian Nynorsk lok, lokk ...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down lock into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lock with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lock	1	lock
Luke	2	lu-ke
lousy	2	lou-sy
Lagos	2	la-gos
Laius	1	laius

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lock:

loch, loci, loco, local, Locke, locum, locus, locale.