How to Pronounce "locking"
word
/ˈɫɑkɪŋ/
LAH-king
/lˈɒkɪŋ/
LO-king
Definition
The act of securing something with a lock, or making something inaccessible by using a lock or a similar mechanism.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɑkɪŋ/
British English
/lˈɒkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-king
UK
LO-king
Listen in Context
She is locking the front door before leaving.
He is locking his bike to the post.
Are you locking your phone before you put it away?
Can you make sure all the windows are locking properly?