How to pronounce blistering
Say it like BLIS-tuh-ring. Blistering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blistering. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLIS
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blistering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blistering
American and British speakers say blistering in essentially the same way: /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLIS-tuh-ring.
What does blistering mean?
- present participle and gerund of blister How to pronounce blister
- Causing blisters.“I waited in the blistering cold for two hours just to be stood up again.”
- Very hot.
- Harsh or corrosive.
- The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing.
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Questions about saying blistering
How do you pronounce blistering?
Say BLIS-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blistering?
Blistering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS). Broken into parts: BLIS · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say blistering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblɪstərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.