How to pronounce bloviate
Say it like BLOH-vee-ayt. Bloviate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- vee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloviate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of bloviate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-vee-ayt.
What does bloviate mean?
- To speak or discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner.
Where does bloviate come from?
1845, US, Ohio, from blow (“speak idly, boast”) + -i- + -ate, by analogy with deviate.
Questions about saying bloviate
How do you pronounce bloviate?
Say BLOH-vee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊviˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊviˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloviate?
Bloviate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · vee · ayt.
Is bloviate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbləʊviˌeɪt/ (BLOH-vee-ayt).