How to pronounce blockheads
Say it like BLAHK-hedz. Blockheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK).
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- BLAHK
- hedz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blockheads 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.
- hedzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blockheads
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-hedz.
What does blockheads mean?
- plural of blockhead How to pronounce blockhead
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blockhead How to pronounce blockhead
Questions about saying blockheads
How do you pronounce blockheads?
Say BLAHK-hedz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkˌhɛdz/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkˌhɛdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blockheads?
Blockheads has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAHK). Broken into parts: BLAHK · hedz.
Is blockheads 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 /ˈblɒkˌhɛdz/ (BLOK-hedz).