How to Pronounce "sherlock"
word
/ˈʃɝˌɫɑk/
SHUR-lahk
/ˈʃɜːˌlɒk/
SHUR-lok
Definition
Sherlock is the name of the famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. In informal speech, 'Sherlock' can also refer to someone who is acting like a detective or thinks they are very clever at discovering things.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɝˌɫɑk/
British English
/ˈʃɜːˌlɒk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUR-lahk
UK
SHUR-lok
Listen in Context
Sherlock Holmes is a very famous detective.
I read a book about Sherlock Holmes last week.
Some people call me Sherlock because I solve puzzles quickly.
Well, Sherlock, do you have any other brilliant ideas?