How to pronounce blacklash
Say it like BLAK-lash. Blacklash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- lash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacklash 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.
- lashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of blacklash
American and British speakers say blacklash in essentially the same way: /ˈblæˌklæʃ/ in the US and /ˈblæˌklæʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-lash.
What does blacklash mean?
- A backlash by black people against other ethnicities or groups.
Where does blacklash come from?
Blend of black + backlash.
Words that rhyme with blacklash
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blacklash.
Questions about saying blacklash
How do you pronounce blacklash?
Say BLAK-lash. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæˌklæʃ/. In British English it is /ˈblæˌklæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacklash?
Blacklash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · lash.
Do Americans and Brits say blacklash the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæˌklæʃ/ and the British form is /ˈblæˌklæʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.