How to pronounce blessings
Say it like BLES-ingz. Blessings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES).
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- BLES
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blessings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blessings
American and British speakers say blessings in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLES-ingz.
What does blessings mean?
- plural of blessing How to pronounce blessing
Questions about saying blessings
How do you pronounce blessings?
Say BLES-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛsɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈblɛsɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blessings?
Blessings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES). Broken into parts: BLES · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say blessings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛsɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈblɛsɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.