How to Pronounce Blacklist

To pronounce "blacklist", say BLACKL-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblæklɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈblæklɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blacklist”

"blacklist" has 2 syllables: blackl-ist. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does blacklist mean?

noun

  1. A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned.

    “The software included a lengthy blacklist of disreputable websites to block.”

verb

  1. To place on a blacklist; to mark a person or entity as one to be shunned or banned.

    “You can blacklist known spammers with that button.”

Synonyms

blocklistblackballsend to Coventry

Antonyms

greylistwhitelist

Words that rhyme with blacklist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissed

Related words

shitlistreadyblackcharterslicklistblocklistgreylist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blacklist"?▾

"Blacklist" has 2 syllables: blackl · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "blacklist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blacklist" is /ˈblæklɪst/.

What does "blacklist" mean?▾

Blacklist: A list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned.

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