How to pronounce blocky
Say it like BLOK-ee. Blocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK).
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- BLOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blocky 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOK-ee.
What does blocky mean?
- Resembling a block in shape.“The oldest video games had crude, blocky graphics.”
Where does blocky come from?
From block + -y.
Words that rhyme with blocky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blocky.
Questions about saying blocky
How do you pronounce blocky?
Say BLOK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑki/. In British English it is /ˈblɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blocky?
Blocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOK). Broken into parts: BLOK · ee.
Is blocky 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 /ˈblɒki/ (BLOK-ee).