How to pronounce blizzard
Say it like BLIZ-erd. Blizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIZ).
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- BLIZ
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blizzard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blizzard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLIZ-ud.
What does blizzard mean?
- a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
- a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences“a rash of bank robberies”“a blizzard of lawsuits”
Where does blizzard come from?
They suggest that blizzy survived from the ancient word blysa in numerous localities and might well share a root with the U.S.
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Words that rhyme with blizzard
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blizzard.
Questions about saying blizzard
How do you pronounce blizzard?
Say BLIZ-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪzɚd/. In British English it is /ˈblɪzəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blizzard?
Blizzard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIZ). Broken into parts: BLIZ · erd.
Is blizzard 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 /ˈblɪzəd/ (BLIZ-ud).