How to pronounce blaster
Say it like BLAS-ter. Blaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS).
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- BLAS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blaster 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blaster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAH-stuh.
What does blaster mean?
- Anything that, or anyone who blasts.“infrared blaster”
- A device to detonate an explosive, often consisting of a box with a handle to be pressed down.
- An unspecified powerful hand weapon, usually one that fires an energy pulse or beam.
Where does blaster come from?
From blast + -er.
Words that rhyme with blaster
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blaster.
Questions about saying blaster
How do you pronounce blaster?
Say BLAS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblɑːstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blaster?
Blaster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS). Broken into parts: BLAS · ter.
Is blaster 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 /ˈblɑːstə/ (BLAH-stuh).