How to Pronounce Block

To pronounce "block", say BLOCK — one syllable, IPA /blɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/blɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “block”

"block" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gawk and stock, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bloc, bloch, blok — easy to mix up when writing.

What does block mean?

noun

  1. A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

    “a block of ice”

  2. A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.

    “Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.”

verb

  1. To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

    “The pipe is blocked.”

  2. To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

    “You're blocking the road – I can't get through!”

Synonyms

roofstuffwallbarrierblockageobstructioncity block

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Words that rhyme with block

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gawkstockcockstalkshocksquawkmockbaulkknockhawkflockhock

Related words

barstuffpulleybarricadelugfreezeblockadeparry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "block"?▾

"Block" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "block"?▾

The IPA transcription of "block" is /blɒk/.

What does "block" mean?▾

Block: A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

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