How to pronounce blasting
Say it like BLAS-ting. Blasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS).
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US American/ˈblæstɪŋ/BLAS-ting
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- BLAS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blasting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does blasting mean?
adjective
- causing injury or blight; especially affecting with sudden violence or plague or ruin“the blasting effects of the intense cold on the budding fruit”“the blasting force of the wind blowing sharp needles of sleet in our faces”
- unpleasantly loud and penetrating“the blaring noise of trumpets”“shut our ears against the blasting music from his car radio”
Where does blasting come from?
From Middle English blastynge, equivalent to blast + -ing (present participle ending).
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Questions about saying blasting
How do you pronounce blasting?
Say BLAS-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blasting?
Blasting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAS). Broken into parts: BLAS · ting.