How to pronounce roadblock
Say it like ROHD-blahk. Roadblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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- ROHD
- blahk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadblock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- blahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of roadblock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-blok.
What does roadblock mean?
- Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
- An obstacle or impediment.“to hit roadblocks”
- To prevent, to hinder.
Where does roadblock come from?
From road + block.
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Questions about saying roadblock
How do you pronounce roadblock?
Say ROHD-blahk. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌblɑk/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdˌblɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadblock?
Roadblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · blahk.
Is roadblock 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 /ˈrəʊdˌblɒk/ (ROHD-blok).