How to pronounce blockchain
Say it like BLAHK-chayn. Blockchain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK).
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- BLAHK
- chayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockchain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of blockchain
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-chayn.
What does blockchain mean?
- A shared record of past transactions in a distributed network, typically used for cryptocurrency.
Where does blockchain come from?
From block + chain, from earlier “block chain”.
Questions about saying blockchain
How do you pronounce blockchain?
Say BLAHK-chayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkˌtʃeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockchain?
Blockchain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK). Broken into parts: BLAHK · chayn.
Is blockchain 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 /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/ (BLOK-chayn).