How to pronounce bloviation
Say it like bloh-vih-AY-shun. Bloviation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- bloh
- vih
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloviation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- blohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bloviation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: bloh-vih-AY-shun.
What does bloviation mean?
- A boastful or pompous manner of speaking or writing; a lengthy discourse delivered in that manner.
Where does bloviation come from?
From bloviate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with bloviation
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Questions about saying bloviation
How do you pronounce bloviation?
Say bloh-vih-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /bloʊvɪˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /bləʊvɪˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloviation?
Bloviation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: bloh · vih · AY · shun.
Is bloviation 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 /bləʊvɪˈeɪʃən/ (bloh-vih-AY-shun).