Hyphenation
 block·adeTurkish pronunciation
 bläkeydSynonyms
 bar, 
barricade, 
blank wall, 
clog, 
closure, 
embolus, 
encirclement, 
hindrance, 
impediment, 
infarct, 
infarction, 
obstacle, 
obstruction, 
restriction, 
roadblockPronunciation
 /ˌbläˈkād/ /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
Etymology
 [ blä-'kAd ] (transitive verb.) 1680. block + -ade