how to pronounce blocus

/blɔ.kys/

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blocus is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of blocus in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… pourront en cas de blocus du du gaz …”

meanings of blocus

noun:

Holiday period in higher education allowing students preparation time for their exams; revision break.
Blockade.

blocus frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word blocus occurs in french on average 5.2 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.