How to Pronounce Blackouts

To pronounce "blackouts", say BLACK-outs — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈblækaʊts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈblækaʊts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blackouts”

"blackouts" has 2 syllables: black-outs. It rhymes with whereabouts and gouts, if that helps it stick.

What does blackouts mean?

noun

  1. A temporary loss of consciousness.
  2. A temporary loss of memory.

Synonyms

pass out

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Words that rhyme with blackouts

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whereaboutsgoutsloutspayoutsshoutsblowoutscloutswalkoutsfalloutsthereaboutshereaboutssprouts

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blackouts"?▾

"Blackouts" has 2 syllables: black · outs.

What is the IPA transcription of "blackouts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blackouts" is /ˈblækaʊts/.

What does "blackouts" mean?▾

Blackouts: A temporary loss of consciousness.

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