How to pronounce blister
Say it like BLIS-ter. Blister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS).
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- BLIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blister pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLIS-tuh.
What does blister mean?
- To raise blisters on.“a chemical agent that blisters the skin”
- To sear after blaching.
- To have a blister form.
- A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.
- A swelling on a plant.
- Something applied to the skin to raise a blister; a vesicatory or other applied medicine.
Where does blister come from?
From Middle English blister, from Old French blestre, from a Germanic source.
Words that rhyme with blister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blister.
Questions about saying blister
How do you pronounce blister?
Say BLIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blister?
Blister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS). Broken into parts: BLIS · ter.
Is blister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblɪstə/ (BLIS-tuh).