How to Pronounce "blastoff"
word
ˈbɫæsˌtɔf
BLAS-tof
blˈɑːstɒf
bl-AHST-of
Definition
The moment when a spacecraft, rocket, or missile leaves the ground and begins its flight.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫæsˌtɔf
British English
blˈɑːstɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAS-tof
UK
bl-AHST-of
Listen in Context
The countdown began before blastoff.
We watched the rocket's blastoff on TV.
Everyone cheered at blastoff.
The astronauts felt both excitement and nerves at blastoff.