sterling bloc meaning

UK /ˈstɜːlɪŋ blɒk/ US /ˈstɝlɪŋ blɑk/ 3 syllables

sterling bloc (noun): the group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling.

Definition of sterling bloc

  1. the group of countries whose currencies are tied to the British pound sterling

    Synonyms: sterling area, scheduled territories

    Type of: bloc

How to pronounce sterling bloc

sterling bloc is pronounced /ˈstɜːlɪŋ blɒk/ in British English and /ˈstɝlɪŋ blɑk/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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