How to pronounce blastpipe
Say it like BLAST-pype. Blastpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAST).
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- BLAST
- pype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blastpipe 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.
- pypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of blastpipe
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAHST-pype.
What does blastpipe mean?
- A pipe forming part of the exhaust system of a steam locomotive that discharges exhaust steam from the cylinders up into the smokebox beneath the chimney in order to increase the draught through the firebox; this speeds up the release of smoke through the chimney.
Where does blastpipe come from?
From blast (“forcible stream of gas, etc., from an orifice; exhaust steam from an engine”) + pipe.
Questions about saying blastpipe
How do you pronounce blastpipe?
Say BLAST-pype. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæstˌpaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈblɑːstpaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blastpipe?
Blastpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAST). Broken into parts: BLAST · pype.
Is blastpipe 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 /ˈblɑːstpaɪp/ (BLAHST-pype).