How to pronounce blindingly
Say it like BLYNE-ding-lee. Blindingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blindingly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLYNE
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blindingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blindingly
American and British speakers say blindingly in essentially the same way: /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYNE-ding-lee.
What does blindingly mean?
- In a blinding manner.
- Extremely.“It is blindingly obvious that we need more money.”
Where does blindingly come from?
From blinding + -ly.
Questions about saying blindingly
How do you pronounce blindingly?
Say BLYNE-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blindingly?
Blindingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE). Broken into parts: BLYNE · ding · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blindingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈblaɪndɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.