How to pronounce blondin
Say it like BLON-din. Blondin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLON).
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- BLON
- din
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blondin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blondin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLON-din.
What does blondin mean?
- A specialized type of material ropeway that incorporates a mechanism to raise and lower loads vertically from the suspended ropeway.
Where does blondin come from?
From French blondin. Named after the French tightrope walker and acrobat Charles Blondin (1824–1897).
Questions about saying blondin
How do you pronounce blondin?
Say BLON-din. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑndɪn/. In British English it is /ˈblɒndɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blondin?
Blondin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLON). Broken into parts: BLON · din.
Is blondin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈblɒndɪn/ (BLON-din).