How to Pronounce Blocked

To pronounce "blocked", say BLOCK-ed — 2 syllables. 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

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💡 Tip for remembering “blocked”

"blocked" has 2 syllables: block-ed. It rhymes with shocked and balked, if that helps it stick.

What does blocked mean?

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!”

adjective

  1. Obstructed impeding general movement.

    “This road is blocked, so we must find another route.”

  2. Obstructed impeding total flow in a pipe, etc.

    “Call a plumber to unclog the blocked drain.”

Synonyms

chokedcloggedforwroughtimpedite

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Words that rhyme with blocked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shockedbalkedmockedgawkedconcoctcrockedflockedlockedwalkedshellshockedcockedknocked

Related words

closedobstructedimpedestuckcloggedjammedhamperedsevered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blocked"?▾

"Blocked" has 2 syllables: block · ed.

What does "blocked" mean?▾

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

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