How to Pronounce "a mental block"

expression

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛntəɫ/ /ˈbɫɑk

uh MEN-tuhl blok

æɪ/ /mˈɛntəl/ /blˈɒk

uh MEN-tuhl blok

Definition

A mental block is when you cannot think clearly, remember something, or solve a problem, often because of stress, fear, or pressure. It stops you from moving forward mentally or creatively.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɛntəɫ/ /ˈbɫɑk

British English

æɪ/ /mˈɛntəl/ /blˈɒk

Simplified Pronunciation

uh MEN-tuhl blok

Listen in Context

She has a mental block when she tries to remember names.

During the exam, I got a mental block and forgot everything.

Writers sometimes face a mental block when starting a new story.

I tried to solve the puzzle, but I hit a mental block halfway through.