How to pronounce blacklisting
Say it like BLAK-lis-ting. Blacklisting has three 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 blacklisting. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- lis
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacklisting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blacklisting
American and British speakers say blacklisting in essentially the same way: /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-lis-ting.
What does blacklisting mean?
- present participle and gerund of blacklist How to pronounce blacklist
- The act of placing onto a blacklist.
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Questions about saying blacklisting
How do you pronounce blacklisting?
Say BLAK-lis-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacklisting?
Blacklisting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · lis · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say blacklisting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblæˌklɪstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.