How to pronounce blat
Say it like BLAT. Blat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of blat
American and British speakers say blat in essentially the same way: /blæt/ in the US and /blæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAT.
What does blat mean?
- To cry, as a calf, sheep, or goat.
- To make a senseless noise.
- To talk inconsiderately; blab.
- A newspaper.
- The Soviet system of connections and social relationships; one's social or business network (in Russian or Soviet society).“To open a new business in Russia you need blat.”
Where does blat come from?
Imitative. First attested in 1846 in the intransitive sense of "bleat".
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with blat
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Questions about saying blat
How do you pronounce blat?
Say BLAT. The American pronunciation is /blæt/. In British English it is /blæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blat?
Blat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLAT.
Do Americans and Brits say blat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blæt/ and the British form is /blæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.