How to pronounce blindfold
Say it like BLYND-faw-uuld. Blindfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND).
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- BLYND
- faw
- uuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blindfold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of blindfold
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BLYND-fohld.
What does blindfold mean?
- A covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes, blocking light to the eyes.“I put a blindfold over my boyfriend's eyes and told him I had a surprise for him.”
- Anything that obscures the vision.
- Having the eyes covered so as to obscure vision
- Thoughtless; reckless.
- With the eyes covered so as to obscure vision.
- Blindly; without due thought or caution.
Where does blindfold come from?
From Middle English blyndefolde, blyndfuld, blynfold, blindfeld, blindfelt, yblynfeld, variants of y-blyndfalled, blyndfelled, etc.
Questions about saying blindfold
How do you pronounce blindfold?
Say BLYND-faw-uuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndfɔʊld/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blindfold?
Blindfold has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND). Broken into parts: BLYND · faw · uuld.
Is blindfold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈblaɪndfəʊld/ (BLYND-fohld).