How to pronounce bloodsucker
Say it like BLUHD-suhk-er. Bloodsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- suhk
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodsucker 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.
- suhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodsucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHD-suhk-uh.
What does bloodsucker mean?
- An animal or insect that drinks the blood of others, especially by sucking blood through a puncture wound; a leech, mosquito etc.
- Someone who sheds blood; a bloodthirsty person; a violent criminal.
- A supernatural being who feeds on (especially human) blood; a vampire.
Where does bloodsucker come from?
From blood + sucker. The “changeable lizard” sense is perhaps because of the reddish color of its neck.
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Questions about saying bloodsucker
How do you pronounce bloodsucker?
Say BLUHD-suhk-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodsucker?
Bloodsucker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · suhk · er.
Is bloodsucker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkə/ (BLUHD-suhk-uh).