How to pronounce bloodstream
Say it like BLUHD-streem. Bloodstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- streem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodstream 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.
- streemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodstream
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: BLUHD-strih-eem.
What does bloodstream mean?
- The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal“virus in the bloodstream”
Where does bloodstream come from?
From blood + stream.
Questions about saying bloodstream
How do you pronounce bloodstream?
Say BLUHD-streem. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌstrim/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdstrɪim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodstream?
Bloodstream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · streem.
Is bloodstream pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈblʌdstrɪim/ (BLUHD-strih-eem).