How to pronounce blockbust
Say it like BLOK-bust. Blockbust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK).
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- BLOK
- bust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockbust pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of blockbust
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-bust.
What does blockbust mean?
- Of a film or book, to succeed wildly and become popular.
Where does blockbust come from?
Back-formation from blockbuster.
Questions about saying blockbust
How do you pronounce blockbust?
Say BLOK-bust. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkbʌst/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkbʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockbust?
Blockbust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK). Broken into parts: BLOK · bust.
Is blockbust 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 /ˈblɒkbʌst/ (BLOK-bust).