How to pronounce blockhead
Say it like BLAHK-hed. Blockhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK).
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- BLAHK
- hed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockhead 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.
- hedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blockhead
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-hed.
What does blockhead mean?
- A stupid person.
- To perform as a human blockhead.
- To behave in a stupid manner.
Where does blockhead come from?
1532, block (noun) + -head.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- dunce
- hammerhead
Questions about saying blockhead
How do you pronounce blockhead?
Say BLAHK-hed. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkˌhɛd/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkˌhɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockhead?
Blockhead has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK). Broken into parts: BLAHK · hed.
Is blockhead 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 /ˈblɒkˌhɛd/ (BLOK-hed).