English pronunciation
How to pronounce “lock”
Phonetic spelling
LAHK
IPA /ˈɫɑk/
How do you spell “lock”?
l o c k
“lock” is spelled L-O-C-K. It is pronounced LAHK, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
Please lock the front door before you leave.
I forgot to lock my bike outside the store.