How to pronounce blemished
Say it like BLEM-isht. Blemished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM).
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- BLEM
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blemished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blemished
American and British speakers say blemished in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛmɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈblɛmɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEM-isht.
What does blemished mean?
- simple past and past participle of blemish How to pronounce blemish
- Having blemishes; flawed.
Questions about saying blemished
How do you pronounce blemished?
Say BLEM-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛmɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈblɛmɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blemished?
Blemished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM). Broken into parts: BLEM · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say blemished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛmɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈblɛmɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.