How to Pronounce “sherlock”
word
/ˈʃɝˌɫɑk/
SHUR-lahk
/ˈʃɜːˌlɒk/
SHUR-lok
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃɝˌɫɑk/
British English
/ˈʃɜːˌlɒk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHUR-lahk
UK
SHUR-lok
Listen in Context
Don't get too excited, Sherlock—it was just luck!
Way to go, Sherlock. Everyone already knew that!
Some people call me Sherlock because I solve puzzles quickly.
Well, Sherlock, do you have any other brilliant ideas?