How to pronounce blaccent
Say it like BLAK-sent. Blaccent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blaccent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- sent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blaccent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blaccent
American and British speakers say blaccent in essentially the same way: /ˈblæksɛnt/ in the US and /ˈblæksənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-sunt.
What does blaccent mean?
- An accent characteristic of African-Americans (black Americans).
Where does blaccent come from?
Blend of black + accent.
Questions about saying blaccent
How do you pronounce blaccent?
Say BLAK-sent. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæksɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈblæksənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blaccent?
Blaccent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · sent.
Do Americans and Brits say blaccent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæksɛnt/ and the British form is /ˈblæksənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.