How to pronounce blossom
Say it like BLOS-um. Blossom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOS).
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- BLOS
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blossom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blossom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BLOS-um.
What does blossom mean?
- reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- produce or yield flowers“The cherry tree bloomed”
- develop or come to a promising stage“Youth blossomed into maturity”
Where does blossom come from?
From Middle English blosme, from Old English blostm, blostma, from Proto-Germanic *blōstmô (compare West Frisian blossem, Dutch bloesem; related to *blōstaz [compare German Blust]), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰleh₃-s- (“bloom, flower”), fro
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with blossom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blossom.
Questions about saying blossom
How do you pronounce blossom?
Say BLOS-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɑsəm/. In British English it is /ˈblɒsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blossom?
Blossom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOS). Broken into parts: BLOS · um.
Is blossom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈblɒsəm/ (BLOS-um).