How to pronounce bloods
Say it like BLUHDZ. Bloods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLUHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloods pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bloods
American and British speakers say bloods in essentially the same way: /blʌdz/ in the US and /blʌdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHDZ.
What does bloods mean?
- plural of blood How to pronounce blood
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blood How to pronounce blood
Words that rhyme with bloods
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bloods.
Questions about saying bloods
How do you pronounce bloods?
Say BLUHDZ. The American pronunciation is /blʌdz/. In British English it is /blʌdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloods?
Bloods is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLUHDZ.
Do Americans and Brits say bloods the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blʌdz/ and the British form is /blʌdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.