How to pronounce blenny
Say it like BLEN-ee. Blenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN).
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- BLEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blenny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blenny
American and British speakers say blenny in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛni/ in the US and /ˈblɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEN-ee.
What does blenny mean?
- Blenniidae (combtooth blennies)
- Chaenopsidae (pikeblennies, tubeblennies, and flagblennies)
- Clinidae (weedfishes)
Words that rhyme with blenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blenny.
Questions about saying blenny
How do you pronounce blenny?
Say BLEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛni/. In British English it is /ˈblɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blenny?
Blenny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEN). Broken into parts: BLEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say blenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛni/ and the British form is /ˈblɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.