How to pronounce blowout
Say it like BLOH-owt. Blowout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowout 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.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of blowout
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-owt.
What does blowout mean?
- A sudden puncturing of a pneumatic tyre/tire.
- A sudden release of oil and gas from a well.
- A social function, especially one with large quantities of food.
Where does blowout come from?
Deverbal from blow out.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying blowout
How do you pronounce blowout?
Say BLOH-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowout?
Blowout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · owt.
Is blowout 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 /ˈbləʊˌaʊt/ (BLOH-owt).