How to pronounce blockbusters
Say it like BLOK-buhs-terz. Blockbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK).
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- BLOK
- buhs
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockbusters 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.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blockbusters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-buhs-tuz.
What does blockbusters mean?
- plural of blockbuster How to pronounce blockbuster
Questions about saying blockbusters
How do you pronounce blockbusters?
Say BLOK-buhs-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkˌbʌstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkˌbʌstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockbusters?
Blockbusters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK). Broken into parts: BLOK · buhs · terz.
Is blockbusters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblɒkˌbʌstəz/ (BLOK-buhs-tuz).