How to pronounce blatherskite
Say it like BLATH-er-skyte. Blatherskite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLATH).
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- BLATH
- er
- skyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blatherskite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of blatherskite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLATH-uh-skyte.
What does blatherskite mean?
- A voluble purveyor of nonsense; a blusterer.
- A worthless fellow; a deadbeat.
- Nonsense or blather; empty talk.
Where does blatherskite come from?
From blather + skite (“shit, shite”).
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Questions about saying blatherskite
How do you pronounce blatherskite?
Say BLATH-er-skyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæðərˌskaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈblæðəˌskaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blatherskite?
Blatherskite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLATH). Broken into parts: BLATH · er · skyte.
Is blatherskite 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 /ˈblæðəˌskaɪt/ (BLATH-uh-skyte).