How to pronounce bloodbath
Say it like BLUHD-bath. Bloodbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- bath
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodbath pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodbath
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLUHD-bahth.
What does bloodbath mean?
- Indiscriminate killing or slaughter; a massacre.
- An aggressive or very violent contest or confrontation.
- An upset (as of a game with unexpected results, or a national presidential convention) or heavy defeat.
Where does bloodbath come from?
From blood + bath, the latter used referring to a metaphorical deluge.
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Questions about saying bloodbath
How do you pronounce bloodbath?
Say BLUHD-bath. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodbath?
Bloodbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · bath.
Is bloodbath pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈblʌdˌbɑːθ/ (BLUHD-bahth).