How to pronounce bloodhounds
Say it like BLUHD-howndz. Bloodhounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- howndz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodhounds 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.
- howndzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodhounds
American and British speakers say bloodhounds in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/ in the US and /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-howndz.
What does bloodhounds mean?
- plural of bloodhound How to pronounce bloodhound
Questions about saying bloodhounds
How do you pronounce bloodhounds?
Say BLUHD-howndz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodhounds?
Bloodhounds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · howndz.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodhounds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.