How to pronounce bloodthirsty
Say it like BLUHD-ther-stee. Bloodthirsty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD).
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- BLUHD
- ther
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloodthirsty 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.
- therGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bloodthirsty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHD-thuh-stee.
What does bloodthirsty mean?
- Thirsty for blood: inexorably violent or eager for bloodshed; murderous.
- Of a book, film, etc.: depicting much violence; gory, violent.
- Of a mosquito, tenaciously seeking to draw blood.
Where does bloodthirsty come from?
From blood + thirsty.
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Questions about saying bloodthirsty
How do you pronounce bloodthirsty?
Say BLUHD-ther-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdθəsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloodthirsty?
Bloodthirsty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHD). Broken into parts: BLUHD · ther · stee.
Is bloodthirsty 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 /ˈblʌdθəsti/ (BLUHD-thuh-stee).