How to Pronounce "shylocks"
word
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
SHY-lahk
ʃˈaɪlɒk
shy-LOK
Definition
A 'shylock' is an insulting term for a person who lends money at very high interest rates, often trapping people in debt; it comes from a character in Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice."
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃaɪˌɫɑk
British English
ʃˈaɪlɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHY-lahk
UK
shy-LOK
Listen in Context
Some stories warn about shylocks who take advantage of poor people.
People often fear shylocks in their neighborhood.
The movie shows how the shylocks operate illegally.
Back in the day, there were shylocks on every street corner.