Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blackpool

/ˈblækpuːl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.39 in modern English

Syllables
black-pool
IPA
/ˈblækpuːl/
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A hamlet in Martletwy community, Pembrokeshire, Wales (OS grid ref SN0614).

name

A suburb of Cork, County Cork, Ireland.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈblækpuːl/

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Questions

How do you pronounce blackpool?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈblækpuːl/.
What does blackpool mean?
A town, seaside resort, borough and unitary authority in Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD3136).

How to pronounce blackpool

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “blackpool”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈblækpuːl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “blackpool” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.