How to Pronounce Blockhead

To pronounce "blockhead", say BLOCKH-ead — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

BLOCKH-ead

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💡 Tip for remembering “blockhead”

"blockhead" has 2 syllables: blockh-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does blockhead mean?

noun

  1. A stupid person.
  2. A sideshow performer who hammers nails or similar items through his or her nostril into the nasal cavity; human blockhead.

verb

  1. To perform as a human blockhead.
  2. To behave in a stupid manner.

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Words that rhyme with blockhead

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dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

dunderheadloggerheadnumskullknuckleheadlunkheaddunceboneheadmuttonhead

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blockhead"?▾

"Blockhead" has 2 syllables: blockh · ead.

What does "blockhead" mean?▾

Blockhead: A stupid person.

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