How to pronounce bloodshed
Say it like BLUHD-shed. Bloodshed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- shed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodshed 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.
- shedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodshed
American and British speakers say bloodshed in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ in the US and /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-shed.
What does bloodshed mean?
- The shedding or spilling of blood.“avoid bloodshed”
- A slaughter; destruction of life, notably on a large scale.“political bloodshed”
Where does bloodshed come from?
From attested early forms of such phrases as "there was much blood shed"; equivalent to blood + shed, past participle of shed.
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Questions about saying bloodshed
How do you pronounce bloodshed?
Say BLUHD-shed. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodshed?
Bloodshed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · shed.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodshed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.