lock

/lɒk/

Syllables lock

Stress LOCK

Phonics Breakdown

l

/l/

consonant sound

o

/ɒ/

short o

ck

/k/

ck sound

Meaning

a device used to fasten or secure something

Sound Reference

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l=/l/(like) + o=/ɒ/(not) + ck=/k/(back)

Example

Please lock the door before you leave.