The spelling of the word "bridelock" is not commonly used. According to IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation is [braɪdlɑk]. The first part of the word, "bride," is pronounced as [braɪd], which refers to a woman who is about to get married. The second part, "lock," is pronounced as [lɑk], which means a piece of hair formed into a curl or twist. Therefore, "bridelock" refers to a lock of hair that is traditionally worn by the bride on the day of her wedding.