How to pronounce blistered
Say it like BLIS-terd. Blistered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS).
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US American/ˈblɪstɚd/BLIS-terd
UK British/ˈblɪstəd/BLIS-tud
- BLIS
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blistered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blistered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLIS-tud.
What does blistered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of blister How to pronounce blister
- Having one or more blisters.
Questions about saying blistered
How do you pronounce blistered?
Say BLIS-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪstɚd/. In British English it is /ˈblɪstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blistered?
Blistered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS). Broken into parts: BLIS · terd.
Is blistered 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 /ˈblɪstəd/ (BLIS-tud).