How to pronounce blech
Say it like BLEK. Blech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blech pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blech
American and British speakers say blech in essentially the same way: /blɛk/ in the US and /blɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEK.
What does blech mean?
- An imitation of the sound of gagging, used to express disgust or disdain.“Blech! Look at all those maggots!”
- To have the vomiting reflex triggered.
- A metal sheet used to cover stovetop burners on Shabbat to allow food to be kept warm without violating the prohibition against cooking.
Words that rhyme with blech
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blech.
Questions about saying blech
How do you pronounce blech?
Say BLEK. The American pronunciation is /blɛk/. In British English it is /blɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blech?
Blech is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLEK.
Do Americans and Brits say blech the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blɛk/ and the British form is /blɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.