How to pronounce blocking
Say it like BLOK-ing. Blocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK).
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- BLOK
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blocking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blocking
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-ing.
What does blocking mean?
- the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Words that rhyme with blocking
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Questions about saying blocking
How do you pronounce blocking?
Say BLOK-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɒkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blocking?
Blocking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK). Broken into parts: BLOK · ing.
Is blocking 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 /ˈblɒkɪŋ/ (BLOK-ing).