How to pronounce blameworthy
Say it like BLAYM-wer-thee. Blameworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM).
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- BLAYM
- wer
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blameworthy 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.
- werGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blameworthy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAYM-wur-thee.
What does blameworthy mean?
- Deserving blame or censure; reprehensible.“Yes, my life has been blameworthy; I confess it. But you know nothing of its temptations.”
Where does blameworthy come from?
From Middle English blame worthy, blame-worthy, equivalent to blame + -worthy.
Questions about saying blameworthy
How do you pronounce blameworthy?
Say BLAYM-wer-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪmˌwɚði/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪmˌwɜːði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blameworthy?
Blameworthy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAYM). Broken into parts: BLAYM · wer · thee.
Is blameworthy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbleɪmˌwɜːði/ (BLAYM-wur-thee).