How to pronounce bleareyed
Say it like BLEE-uh-ryde. Bleareyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE).
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- BLEE
- uh
- ryde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleareyed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bleareyed
American and British speakers say bleareyed in essentially the same way: /ˈbliəˌraɪd/ in the US and /ˈbliːəˌraɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEE-uh-ryde.
What does bleareyed mean?
- Having dim or rheumy eyes.
Where does bleareyed come from?
From Middle English blereyȝed, blere iȝed, bler-yed, equivalent to blear + eyed.
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Questions about saying bleareyed
How do you pronounce bleareyed?
Say BLEE-uh-ryde. The American pronunciation is /ˈbliəˌraɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbliːəˌraɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleareyed?
Bleareyed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE). Broken into parts: BLEE · uh · ryde.
Do Americans and Brits say bleareyed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbliəˌraɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbliːəˌraɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.