How to pronounce bloodsuckers
Say it like BLUHD-suhk-erz. Bloodsuckers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- suhk
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodsuckers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodsuckers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHD-suhk-uz.
What does bloodsuckers mean?
- plural of bloodsucker How to pronounce bloodsucker
Questions about saying bloodsuckers
How do you pronounce bloodsuckers?
Say BLUHD-suhk-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodsuckers?
Bloodsuckers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · suhk · erz.
Is bloodsuckers 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 /ˈblʌdˌsʌkəz/ (BLUHD-suhk-uz).