How to pronounce unblock
Say it like un-BLOK. Unblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOK).
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- un
- BLOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unblock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unblock
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: un-BLOK.
What does unblock mean?
- To remove or clear a block or obstruction from.“We need a plumber to unblock the sink.”
- To free or make available.
- In whist, to throw away a high card so as not to interrupt one's partner's long suit.
- The removal of a block or blockage.
Where does unblock come from?
From un- + block.
Words that rhyme with unblock
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unblock.
Questions about saying unblock
How do you pronounce unblock?
Say un-BLOK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈblɑk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈblɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unblock?
Unblock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOK). Broken into parts: un · BLOK.
Is unblock 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 /ʌnˈblɒk/ (un-BLOK).