How to pronounce schlockbuster
Say it like SHLOK-buhs-ter. Schlockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLOK).
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- SHLOK
- buhs
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schlockbuster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of schlockbuster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHLOK-buhs-tuh.
What does schlockbuster mean?
- A schlocky blockbuster; a film that is tasteless and inferior but still very successful.
Where does schlockbuster come from?
Blend of schlock + blockbuster.
Questions about saying schlockbuster
How do you pronounce schlockbuster?
Say SHLOK-buhs-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃlɑkˌbʌstər/. In British English it is /ˈʃlɒkˌbʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schlockbuster?
Schlockbuster has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHLOK). Broken into parts: SHLOK · buhs · ter.
Is schlockbuster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃlɒkˌbʌstə/ (SHLOK-buhs-tuh).