How to pronounce bloodhound
Say it like BLUHD-hownd. Bloodhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bloodhound. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLUHD
- hownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodhound 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.
- howndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodhound
American and British speakers say bloodhound in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ in the US and /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-hownd.
What does bloodhound mean?
- A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
- A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.
Where does bloodhound come from?
Inherited from Middle English blodhound, blodhond; equivalent to blood + hound.
Questions about saying bloodhound
How do you pronounce bloodhound?
Say BLUHD-hownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodhound?
Bloodhound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · hownd.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodhound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.