How to pronounce bleu
Say it like BLOO. Bleu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bleu
American and British speakers say bleu in essentially the same way: /blu/ in the US and /bluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO.
What does bleu mean?
- cheese containing a blue mold
Words that rhyme with bleu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bleu.
Words that sound like bleu
Questions about saying bleu
How do you pronounce bleu?
Say BLOO. The American pronunciation is /blu/. In British English it is /bluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleu?
Bleu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLOO.
Do Americans and Brits say bleu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blu/ and the British form is /bluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as bleu?
Bleu sounds the same as blue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.