How to pronounce blockable
Say it like BLAH-kuh-bul. Blockable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAH).
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- BLAH
- kuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blockable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-uh-bul.
What does blockable mean?
- Able to be blocked.
- Worthy of blocking.“a blockable offense”
Where does blockable come from?
From block + -able.
Questions about saying blockable
How do you pronounce blockable?
Say BLAH-kuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockable?
Blockable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAH). Broken into parts: BLAH · kuh · bul.
Is blockable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈblɒkəbəl/ (BLOK-uh-bul).