How to pronounce blitzes
Say it like BLIT-siz. Blitzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIT).
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- BLIT
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blitzes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blitzes
American and British speakers say blitzes in essentially the same way: /ˈblɪtsɪz/ in the US and /ˈblɪtsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLIT-siz.
What does blitzes mean?
- plural of blitz
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blitz
Questions about saying blitzes
How do you pronounce blitzes?
Say BLIT-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪtsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈblɪtsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blitzes?
Blitzes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIT). Broken into parts: BLIT · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say blitzes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɪtsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈblɪtsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.