How to pronounce chockablock
Say it like CHAH-kuh-blahk. Chockablock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH).
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- CHAH
- kuh
- blahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chockablock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- blahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chockablock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOK-uh-blok.
What does chockablock mean?
- Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
- Jammed tightly together, jam-packed; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.
- In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.“His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.”
Where does chockablock come from?
From chock + -a- + block.
Questions about saying chockablock
How do you pronounce chockablock?
Say CHAH-kuh-blahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑkəˌblɑk/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chockablock?
Chockablock has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAH). Broken into parts: CHAH · kuh · blahk.
Is chockablock 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 /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/ (CHOK-uh-blok).