To pronounce "blackout", say BLACK-out — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblækaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈblækaʊt/
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"blackout" has 2 syllables: black-out. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Blackout" has 2 syllables: black · out.
The IPA transcription of "blackout" is /ˈblækaʊt/.
Blackout: A temporary loss of consciousness.
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