word
blocking
BLOK-ing
ˈblɒkɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
blocking
Dictionary meaning
The planned movement and positioning of actors within a shot or scene.
History and origin
Stage and film terminology.
Examples
- Careful blocking kept all three actors visible in the tight kitchen scene.
Common mispronunciations
BLAW-king
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