How to pronounce blousy
Say it like BLOW-see. Blousy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blousy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLOW
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blousy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blousy
American and British speakers say blousy in essentially the same way: /ˈblaʊsi/ in the US and /ˈblaʊsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOW-see.
What does blousy mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a blouse; loose, flowing.
- Alternative spelling of blowsy.
Where does blousy come from?
From blouse + -y.
Words that rhyme with blousy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blousy.
Questions about saying blousy
How do you pronounce blousy?
Say BLOW-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaʊsi/. In British English it is /ˈblaʊsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blousy?
Blousy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOW). Broken into parts: BLOW · see.
Do Americans and Brits say blousy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaʊsi/ and the British form is /ˈblaʊsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.