How to pronounce blocked
Say it like BLOKT. Blocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLOKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blocked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of blocked
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOKT.
What does blocked mean?
- closed to traffic“the repaving results in many blocked streets”
- completely obstructed or closed off“the storm was responsible for many blocked roads and bridges”“the drain was plugged”
Words that rhyme with blocked
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Questions about saying blocked
How do you pronounce blocked?
Say BLOKT. The American pronunciation is /blɑkt/. In British English it is /blɒkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blocked?
Blocked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLOKT.
Is blocked 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 /blɒkt/ (BLOKT).