How do you pronounce "roadblock"?

In American English: /ˈroʊdˌblɑːk/ (ROHD-blahk). In British English: /ɹˈəʊdblɒk/ (R-ohdbl). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊdˌblɑːk/ (ROHD-blahk). In Australian English: /ɹˈəʊdblɒk/ (R-ohdbl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊdˌblɑːk/ (ROHD-blahk), while in British English it's /ɹˈəʊdblɒk/ (R-ohdbl).

How to Pronounce "roadblock"

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roadblock

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/ˈroʊdˌblɑːk/

ROHD-blahk

Syllable Breakdown

roʊdroad·blɑːkblock

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