Lockout

How many syllables in Lockout?

lockout has 2 syllables

Split Lockout into syllables?

lock-out

Definition of Lockout

Lockout refers to the act of preventing people from entering a building or workplace, usually as a result of a disagreement between the workers and the management.

How should Lockout divide into syllables

The first syllable 'lock' has the vowel 'o' and the consonants 'l' and 'ck'. The second syllable 'out' has the vowels 'ou' and the consonants 't'

Part of Speech - Lockout

Noun

The lockout prevented the employees from going to work.

Sentences with Lockout

  • The lockout lasted for two weeks, causing a lot of inconvenience to the employees.
  • The workers organized a protest against the lockout.
  • The company declared a lockout after the workers refused to accept the new terms and conditions.
  • The lockout ended when the management and the workers reached a compromise.
  • The lockout led to a decrease in the company's profits.
  • The lockout affected the entire industry, causing a ripple effect.
  • The lockout was a result of the disagreement between the management and the workers' union.
  • The lockout was a last resort for the management to enforce their demands.
  • The lockout was lifted after the workers agreed to the new terms and conditions.
  • The lockout caused a lot of tension between the management and the workers.

Quotes with Lockout

  • The lockout is a tactic used by management to break the workers' spirit and force them to accept their demands. - Noam Chomsky
  • The lockout is the ultimate weapon of the boss. - Sidney Hillman
  • The lockout is a cruel and unjust way to treat the workers who contribute to the success of the company. - Bernie Sanders

Number of characters in Lockout

7 ( l, o, c, k, o, u, t )

Unique letters in Lockout

6 ( l, o, c, k, u, t )

Lockout Backwards

tuokcol

Phonetic Transcription of Lockout

IPA (International): ˈlɑ:ˌkaʊt

ARA (American): ˈlɑˌkaʊt

EPA (English): ˈlɑ:ˌkaʊt

LAA-KAW-T