How to Pronounce Blockbuster

To pronounce "blockbuster", say BLOCKB-ust-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈblɒkˌbʌstə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blockbuster”

"blockbuster" has 3 syllables: blockb-ust-er. It rhymes with bluster and cluster, if that helps it stick.

What does blockbuster mean?

noun

  1. A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
  2. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.

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Words that rhyme with blockbuster

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blusterclusterlustrelacklustermusterflusterbestirastirfilibusterjusterdusterthruster

Related words

bombexplosiveplastiquesuccessmajorblastpotentitebuster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blockbuster"?▾

"Blockbuster" has 3 syllables: blockb · ust · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "blockbuster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blockbuster" is /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə(ɹ)/.

What does "blockbuster" mean?▾

Blockbuster: A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.

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