How to pronounce blasphemous
Say it like BLAS-fuh-mus. Blasphemous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS).
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- BLAS
- fuh
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blasphemous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blasphemous
American and British speakers say blasphemous in essentially the same way: /ˈblæsfəməs/ in the US and /ˈblæsfəməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAS-fuh-mus.
What does blasphemous mean?
- Lacking piety or respect for the sacred; resembling blasphemy.“His taking the name of God in vain was considered blasphemous.”
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Questions about saying blasphemous
How do you pronounce blasphemous?
Say BLAS-fuh-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæsfəməs/. In British English it is /ˈblæsfəməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blasphemous?
Blasphemous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS). Broken into parts: BLAS · fuh · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say blasphemous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæsfəməs/ and the British form is /ˈblæsfəməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.