How to Pronounce "cellblocks"
word
ˈsɛlˌblɑks
SEL-blahks
sˈɛlblɒk
SEL-blok
Definition
Cellblocks are the separate sections of a prison where a number of prison cells are located. Each cellblock usually contains several individual cells for inmates.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛlˌblɑks
British English
sˈɛlblɒk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEL-blahks
UK
SEL-blok
Listen in Context
The prisoners live in different cellblocks.
Each cellblock has its own guard.
The lights go out in all the cellblocks at 10 PM.
After the fight, the guards locked down three cellblocks.