How to pronounce blatant
Say it like BLAY-tunt. Blatant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY).
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- BLAY
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blatant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blatant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLAY-tunt.
What does blatant mean?
- Obvious, on show; unashamed; loudly obtrusive or offensive.“a blatant breach of good faith in the negotiation”
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Words that rhyme with blatant
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Questions about saying blatant
How do you pronounce blatant?
Say BLAY-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbleɪtənt/. In British English it is /ˈbleɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blatant?
Blatant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAY). Broken into parts: BLAY · tunt.
Is blatant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbleɪtənt/ (BLAY-tunt).