How to Pronounce "gridlock"
word
ˈɡɹɪdˌɫɑk
GRID-lahk
ɡɹˈɪdlɒk
grid-LOK
Definition
A situation where all movement stops because roads are blocked by too many vehicles, or when progress is prevented by a disagreement, especially in politics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɪdˌɫɑk
British English
ɡɹˈɪdlɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRID-lahk
UK
grid-LOK
Listen in Context
There was a huge gridlock on Main Street this morning.
The city suffers from gridlock every rush hour.
Political gridlock has delayed the new law.
We were stuck in gridlock for an hour after the concert.