How to pronounce blitzed
Say it like BLITST. Blitzed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLITST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blitzed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLITSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blitzed
American and British speakers say blitzed in essentially the same way: /blɪtst/ in the US and /blɪtst/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLITST.
What does blitzed mean?
- simple past and past participle of blitz
- Drunk; wasted.
Questions about saying blitzed
How do you pronounce blitzed?
Say BLITST. The American pronunciation is /blɪtst/. In British English it is /blɪtst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blitzed?
Blitzed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLITST.
Do Americans and Brits say blitzed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blɪtst/ and the British form is /blɪtst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.