How to pronounce blowpipe
Say it like BLOH-pype. Blowpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- pype
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowpipe 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.
- pypeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of blowpipe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-pype.
What does blowpipe mean?
- A narrow tube through which a jet of air is directed onto a flame; used in the analysis of minerals etc and in jewelry manufacture.
- A weapon through which darts may be shot by blowing; a blowgun.
- A long narrow pipe, rotated in the hands, upon which glassware is blown.
- To direct air through a blowpipe.
- To shoot with a blowpipe (a weapon).
Where does blowpipe come from?
From blow + pipe.
Questions about saying blowpipe
How do you pronounce blowpipe?
Say BLOH-pype. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌpaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌpaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowpipe?
Blowpipe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · pype.
Is blowpipe 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 /ˈbləʊˌpaɪp/ (BLOH-pype).