How to pronounce bleary
Say it like BLIH-er-ee. Bleary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIH).
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- BLIH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bleary
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLEER-ree.
What does bleary mean?
- Tired, having senses dulled by exhaustion.“bleary eyes”
Where does bleary come from?
From Middle English blery, equivalent to blear + -y.
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Words that rhyme with bleary
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Questions about saying bleary
How do you pronounce bleary?
Say BLIH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪɚi/. In British English it is /ˈblɪəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleary?
Bleary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIH). Broken into parts: BLIH · er · ee.
Is bleary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈblɪəri/ (BLEER-ree).