How to Pronounce "davy jones's locker"
expression
ˈdeɪvi/ /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/ /ˈɫɑkɝ
DAY-vee JONE-ziz LAH-ker
ˈdeɪvi/ /ˈdʒəʊnzɪz/ /lˈɒkɐ
DAY-vee JOAN-ziz LOK-uh
Definition
An old nautical expression meaning the bottom of the sea, especially as the place where drowned sailors are said to rest after dying at sea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdeɪvi/ /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/ /ˈɫɑkɝ
British English
ˈdeɪvi/ /ˈdʒəʊnzɪz/ /lˈɒkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAY-vee JONE-ziz LAH-ker
UK
DAY-vee JOAN-ziz LOK-uh
Listen in Context
The ship sank and everyone went to Davy Jones's locker.
Sailors fear ending up in Davy Jones's locker.
Many legends mention Davy Jones's locker as a mysterious place.
Some say there's pirate treasure hidden in Davy Jones's locker.