How to pronounce blemish
Say it like BLEM-ish. Blemish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM).
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- BLEM
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blemish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blemish
American and British speakers say blemish in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEM-ish.
What does blemish mean?
- A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
- A moral defect; a character flaw.
- To spoil the appearance of.
- To tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame.
Where does blemish come from?
From Middle English blemisshen, blemissen, from Old French blemiss-, stem of Old French blemir, blesmir (“make pale, injure, wound, bruise”) (French blêmir), from Old Frankish *blesmijan, *blasmijan (“to make pale”), from Old Frankish *blas
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Questions about saying blemish
How do you pronounce blemish?
Say BLEM-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛmɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈblɛmɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blemish?
Blemish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM). Broken into parts: BLEM · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say blemish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈblɛmɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.