How to pronounce houseblock
Say it like hows-BLOK. Houseblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOK).
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- hows
- BLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houseblock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- BLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of houseblock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hows-BLOK.
What does houseblock mean?
- A group of houses.
Where does houseblock come from?
From house + block.
Words that rhyme with houseblock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of houseblock.
Questions about saying houseblock
How do you pronounce houseblock?
Say hows-BLOK. The American pronunciation is /haʊsˈblɑk/. In British English it is /haʊsˈblɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houseblock?
Houseblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOK). Broken into parts: hows · BLOK.
Is houseblock 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 /haʊsˈblɒk/ (hows-BLOK).