How to pronounce blindsided
Say it like BLYND-sy-did. Blindsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND).
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- BLYND
- sy
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blindsided 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blindsided
American and British speakers say blindsided in essentially the same way: /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYND-sy-did.
What does blindsided mean?
- simple past and past participle of blindside How to pronounce blindside
Questions about saying blindsided
How do you pronounce blindsided?
Say BLYND-sy-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blindsided?
Blindsided has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYND). Broken into parts: BLYND · sy · did.
Do Americans and Brits say blindsided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.