How to pronounce blemishes
Say it like BLEM-ih-shiz. Blemishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM).
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- BLEM
- ih
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blemishes 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blemishes
American and British speakers say blemishes in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEM-ih-shiz.
What does blemishes mean?
- plural of blemish How to pronounce blemish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blemish How to pronounce blemish
Questions about saying blemishes
How do you pronounce blemishes?
Say BLEM-ih-shiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blemishes?
Blemishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEM). Broken into parts: BLEM · ih · shiz.
Do Americans and Brits say blemishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈblɛmɪʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.