How to pronounce blasted
Say it like BLAS-tud. Blasted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS).
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- BLAS
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blasted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blasted
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAH-stid.
What does blasted mean?
- simple past and past participle of blast How to pronounce blast
- Subjected to an explosion.“The remains of the blasted tank were testament to the power of the landmine it had hit.”
- Subjected to violent gusts of wind; storm-damaged.“a blasted tree”
- Whose branches bear no leaves; leafless.
- Damned; extremely.“That dog is so blasted stubborn.”
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Words that rhyme with blasted
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Questions about saying blasted
How do you pronounce blasted?
Say BLAS-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæstəd/. In British English it is /ˈblɑːstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blasted?
Blasted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS). Broken into parts: BLAS · tud.
Is blasted 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 /ˈblɑːstɪd/ (BLAH-stid).