How to pronounce blameful
Say it like BLAYM-ful. Blameful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM).
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- BLAYM
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blameful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blameful
American and British speakers say blameful in essentially the same way: /ˈbleɪmfəl/ in the US and /ˈbleɪmfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAYM-ful.
What does blameful mean?
- That imputes or conveys blame
- blameworthy
Where does blameful come from?
From Middle English blameful, equivalent to blame + -ful.
Words that rhyme with blameful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blameful.
Questions about saying blameful
How do you pronounce blameful?
Say BLAYM-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪmfəl/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪmfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blameful?
Blameful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM). Broken into parts: BLAYM · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say blameful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbleɪmfəl/ and the British form is /ˈbleɪmfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.