How to Pronounce "blacks"
word
/ˈbɫæks/
blaks
/blˈæks/
blaks
Definition
'Blacks' is a plural noun referring to Black people, typically people of African descent. The term can also mean the color black or dark areas, but in most contexts, it refers to Black people; note it can be sensitive or outdated in some contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫæks/
British English
/blˈæks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
blaks
UK
blaks
Listen in Context
Many blacks live in big cities around the world.
The artist painted portraits of blacks from his neighborhood.
In chess, the blacks move second.
Some museums now highlight the stories of blacks in history.