How to Pronounce "block out"
expression
ˈbɫɑk/ /ˈaʊt
BLAHK-owt
blˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
blok-OWT
Definition
To stop something from passing through or to intentionally ignore or not think about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫɑk/ /ˈaʊt
British English
blˈɒk/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAHK-owt
UK
blok-OWT
Listen in Context
Curtains can block out the sunlight in your room.
He tried to block out the loud noise by wearing earplugs.
She wanted to block out sad thoughts before sleeping.
Sometimes I just put on music to block out everything around me.