how to pronounce blockhead

/ˈblɑːkˌhɛd/

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blockhead is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of blockhead in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… what a blockhead i was i didn't advocate …”

meaning of blockhead

Blockhead is a term for someone who is stupid or has a very thick skull.

blockhead frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word blockhead occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.