How to pronounce blockaded
Say it like blah-KAY-did. Blockaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- blah
- KAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockaded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- blahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blockaded
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: blok-AY-did.
What does blockaded mean?
- simple past and past participle of blockade How to pronounce blockade
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Words that rhyme with blockaded
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Questions about saying blockaded
How do you pronounce blockaded?
Say blah-KAY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌblɑˈkeɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌblɒˈkeɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockaded?
Blockaded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: blah · KAY · did.
Is blockaded 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 /ˌblɒˈkeɪdɪd/ (blok-AY-did).