How to pronounce bloodsucking
Say it like BLUHD-suhk-ing. Bloodsucking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- suhk
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodsucking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodsucking
American and British speakers say bloodsucking in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHD-suhk-ing.
What does bloodsucking mean?
- That draws off the blood of another animal, or a person.
- parasitic, leechlike or freeloading
- Parasitic, leechlike behavior.
Where does bloodsucking come from?
From blood + sucking.
Questions about saying bloodsucking
How do you pronounce bloodsucking?
Say BLUHD-suhk-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodsucking?
Bloodsucking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · suhk · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say bloodsucking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.