How to pronounce blowdryer
Say it like BLOH-dry-er. Blowdryer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- dry
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowdryer 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.
- dryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of blowdryer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-dry-uh.
What does blowdryer mean?
- Alternative spelling of blow-dryer.
Questions about saying blowdryer
How do you pronounce blowdryer?
Say BLOH-dry-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌdraɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌdraɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowdryer?
Blowdryer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · dry · er.
Is blowdryer 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 /ˈbləʊˌdraɪə/ (BLOH-dry-uh).