How to pronounce blindfolded
Say it like BLYND-fohl-did. Blindfolded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND).
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- BLYND
- fohl
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blindfolded 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.
- fohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blindfolded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLYND-fohl-did.
What does blindfolded mean?
- simple past and past participle of blindfold How to pronounce blindfold
- Wearing a blindfold
Questions about saying blindfolded
How do you pronounce blindfolded?
Say BLYND-fohl-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndˌfoʊldɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndˌfəʊldɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blindfolded?
Blindfolded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND). Broken into parts: BLYND · fohl · did.
Is blindfolded pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈblaɪndˌfəʊldɪd/ (BLYND-fohl-did).