How to Pronounce Chockablock

To pronounce "chockablock", say CHOCK-abl-ock — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chockablock”

"chockablock" has 3 syllables: chock-abl-ock.

What does chockablock mean?

adjective

  1. (of a ship's hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
  2. (by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.

    “Some of Sardinia's gorgeous seaside towns have lately been invaded by builders who erected chockablock housing that catered to middle-income tourists but threatened to spoil the landscape.”

adverb

  1. In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

    “His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.”

Related words

chockfulchuck-fullchock-fullchoke-fullfullsolidchock-a-blockchoked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chockablock"?▾

"Chockablock" has 3 syllables: chock · abl · ock.

What is the IPA transcription of "chockablock"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chockablock" is /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/.

What does "chockablock" mean?▾

Chockablock: (of a ship's hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.

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