How to pronounce blithe
Say it like BLYTH. Blithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BLYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blithe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of blithe
American and British speakers say blithe in essentially the same way: /blaɪð/ in the US and /blaɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYTH.
What does blithe mean?
- Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant.“She had a blithe disregard of cultures outside the United States.”
- Cheerful, happy.
Where does blithe come from?
From Middle English blithe (“glad, happy, joyful; causing joy, joyous; gentle, mild; gracious, merciful; bright, shining; beautiful, fair”) [and other forms], from Old English blīþe (“happy, gentle”), from Proto-West Germanic *blīþī, from P
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- blithesome
- lighthearted
- lightsome
- light-hearted
Words that rhyme with blithe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blithe.
Words that sound like blithe
- blythe
Questions about saying blithe
How do you pronounce blithe?
Say BLYTH. The American pronunciation is /blaɪð/. In British English it is /blaɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blithe?
Blithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say blithe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blaɪð/ and the British form is /blaɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as blithe?
Blithe sounds the same as blythe in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.