How to Pronounce "headlock"
word
ˈhɛdˌlɑk
HED-lahk
hˈɛdlɒk
HED-lok
Definition
A headlock is a wrestling hold where one person wraps their arm around another person’s head or neck, restricting their movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdˌlɑk
British English
hˈɛdlɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HED-lahk
UK
HED-lok
Listen in Context
He put his friend in a headlock during the game.
She escaped from the headlock quickly.
The wrestler used a strong headlock to win the match.
My brother loves to mess around and put me in a headlock when we wrestle.