How to Pronounce "wedlock"
word
ˈwɛdˌɫɑk
WED-lahk
wˈɛdlɒk
WED-lok
Definition
Wedlock means the state of being married. It is a formal or literary word for marriage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɛdˌɫɑk
British English
wˈɛdlɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WED-lahk
UK
WED-lok
Listen in Context
They have been in wedlock for twenty years.
The story tells about life after wedlock.
Children born outside of wedlock had fewer rights before.
He never planned to enter into wedlock so early in life.