How to pronounce bloodstained
Say it like BLUHD-staynd. Bloodstained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- staynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodstained 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.
- stayndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodstained
American and British speakers say bloodstained in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ in the US and /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-staynd.
What does bloodstained mean?
- Stained, spotted or otherwise discolored with blood.
- Having the color of something which has been stained with blood.
- Responsible for the deaths of others; guilty of murder.
Where does bloodstained come from?
From blood + stained.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bloodstained
How do you pronounce bloodstained?
Say BLUHD-staynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodstained?
Bloodstained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · staynd.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodstained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdˌsteɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.