How to Pronounce "blockade"
word
/ˌbɫɑˈkeɪd/
blah-KAYD
/blɒkˈeɪd/
blo-KAYD
Definition
A blockade is an action where one group blocks people or goods from entering or leaving a place, usually during a war or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌbɫɑˈkeɪd/
British English
/blɒkˈeɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
blah-KAYD
UK
blo-KAYD
Listen in Context
The army set up a blockade around the city.
The blockade stopped food from reaching the people.
They tried to break the blockade by sea.
The country is suffering due to a long-term blockade.