How do you pronounce "blockhouse"?

In American English: /ˈblɑːkˌhaʊs/ (BLAHK-hows). In British English: /blˈɒkhaʊs/ (BL-okh). In Canadian English: /ˈblɑːkˌhʌʊs/ (BLAHK-huh-uus). In Australian English: /blˈɒkhaʊs/ (BL-okh).

Is "blockhouse" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɑːkˌhaʊs/ (BLAHK-hows), while in British English it's /blˈɒkhaʊs/ (BL-okh).

How to Pronounce "blockhouse"

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blockhouse

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/ˈblɑːkˌhaʊs/

BLAHK-hows

Syllable Breakdown

blɑːkblock·haʊshouse

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