How to pronounce blast
Say it like BLAST. Blast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BLAST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of blast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAHST.
What does blast mean?
- A violent gust of wind (in windy weather) or apparent wind (around a moving vehicle).
- A forcible stream of gas or liquid from an orifice, for example from a bellows, the tuyeres of a blast furnace, a person's mouth, etc.
- A hit of a recreational drug from a pipe.
- To make an impression on, by making a loud blast or din.
- To make a loud noise.
- To play (music) very loudly out of a speaker.
- Used to show anger or disappointment: damn
Where does blast come from?
Cognate with West Frisian blast (“blast”), dialectal Dutch blast (“stubborn intent, drumming”), obsolete German Blast (“wind, blowing”), German blasen (“to blow”), Dutch blazen (“to blow”), Danish blæst (“wind”), French blaser (“to blunt, dull”).
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Words that rhyme with blast
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blast.
Questions about saying blast
How do you pronounce blast?
Say BLAST. The American pronunciation is /blæst/. In British English it is /blɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blast?
Blast is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLAST.
Is blast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /blɑːst/ (BLAHST).