How to pronounce blacklisted
Say it like BLAK-lis-tid. Blacklisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- lis
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacklisted 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.
- lisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blacklisted
American and British speakers say blacklisted in essentially the same way: /ˈblæˌklɪstɪd/ in the US and /ˈblæklɪstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-lih-stud.
What does blacklisted mean?
- Being on a blacklist, or having been shunned and rejected due to information (true or false) being spread about scandalous activities or ideas, especially controversial political opinions.
- simple past and past participle of blacklist How to pronounce blacklist“He was blacklisted for refusing to say he wasn't a communist.”
Questions about saying blacklisted
How do you pronounce blacklisted?
Say BLAK-lis-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblæklɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacklisted?
Blacklisted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · lis · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say blacklisted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈblæklɪstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.