How to pronounce blooded
Say it like BLUHD-id. Blooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blooded 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blooded
American and British speakers say blooded in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdɪd/ in the US and /ˈblʌdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-id.
What does blooded mean?
- bloody, bleeding.
- Experienced (especially in warfare).“I'll let a rookie march behind me with a loaded weapon once he's been blooded in combat, until then he stays in front where I can see which way he's pointing.”
- Having a certain physiological characteristic, particularly in relation to blood or the circulatory system.“Mammals are warm-blooded.”
- simple past and past participle of blood How to pronounce blood
Where does blooded come from?
From Middle English bloded, equivalent to blood + -ed.
Words that rhyme with blooded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blooded.
Questions about saying blooded
How do you pronounce blooded?
Say BLUHD-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blooded?
Blooded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · id.
Do Americans and Brits say blooded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.