How to pronounce blest
Say it like BLEST. Blest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blest
American and British speakers say blest in essentially the same way: /blɛst/ in the US and /blɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEST.
What does blest mean?
- highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)“our blessed land”“the blessed assurance of a steady income”
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Words that rhyme with blest
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Words that sound like blest
Questions about saying blest
How do you pronounce blest?
Say BLEST. The American pronunciation is /blɛst/. In British English it is /blɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blest?
Blest is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLEST.
Do Americans and Brits say blest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blɛst/ and the British form is /blɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as blest?
Blest sounds the same as blessed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.