How to pronounce bleb
Say it like BLEB. Bleb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BLEB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bleb
American and British speakers say bleb in essentially the same way: /blɛb/ in the US and /blɛb/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEB.
What does bleb mean?
- A bubble, such as in paint or glass.
- A large vesicle or bulla, usually containing a serous fluid.
- An irregular bulge in the plasma membrane of a cell undergoing apoptosis.
- To form, or cause the formation of, blebs.
Where does bleb come from?
Possibly onomatopoeic, similarly to blob and blubber.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with bleb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bleb.
Questions about saying bleb
How do you pronounce bleb?
Say BLEB. The American pronunciation is /blɛb/. In British English it is /blɛb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleb?
Bleb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLEB.
Do Americans and Brits say bleb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blɛb/ and the British form is /blɛb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.