how to pronounce roadblock

/ˈɹoʊdbˌlɑːk/

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roadblock is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… finances can be a major roadblock guys …”

meanings of roadblock

noun:

An obstacle or impediment.
Something that blocks or obstructs a road.

verb:

To prevent, hinder.

roadblock frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word roadblock occurs in english on average 0.8 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.

topics roadblock can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that roadblock can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) transport and travel;