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