How many syllables in lockdown?
Syllables in lockdown
2
lock·down
Lockdown has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say lockdown
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɑkˌdaʊn/ 2 syllables, LOCK-down · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say lockdown slowly and listen for each vowel sound: lock, down. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with lockdown
- down
- around
- town
- brown
- crown
- downtown
- breakdown
- touchdown
- clown
- hometown
- playground
- gown
- countdown
- drown
- shutdown
- noun
Questions
- How many syllables are in lockdown?
- Lockdown has two syllables.
- How do you divide lockdown into syllables?
- Lockdown divides as lock-down.
- Which syllable is stressed in lockdown?
- The first syllable (LOCK-down).