How to Pronounce "blocking"
word
/ˈbɫɑkɪŋ/
BLAH-king
/blˈɒkɪŋ/
BLO-king
Definition
The act of stopping or preventing something from moving, passing, or happening; also used for stopping someone on social media or in sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɫɑkɪŋ/
British English
/blˈɒkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAH-king
UK
BLO-king
Listen in Context
She is blocking the doorway with her bag.
Blocking calls from unknown numbers helps reduce spam.
The team got a penalty for blocking.
My friend keeps blocking and unblocking me on social media.