How to pronounce bloaty
Say it like BLOH-tee. Bloaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bloaty
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLOH-tee.
What does bloaty mean?
- Characterized by bloat or bloating.
Where does bloaty come from?
From bloat + -y.
Words that rhyme with bloaty
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Questions about saying bloaty
How do you pronounce bloaty?
Say BLOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊti/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloaty?
Bloaty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · tee.
Is bloaty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbləʊti/ (BLOH-tee).