How to pronounce blowup
Say it like BLOH-uhp. Blowup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH).
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- BLOH
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowup 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.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of blowup
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLOH-uhp.
What does blowup mean?
- Alternative form of blow-up.
Where does blowup come from?
Deverbal from blow up.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying blowup
How do you pronounce blowup?
Say BLOH-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈbloʊˌʌp/. In British English it is /ˈbləʊˌʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowup?
Blowup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOH). Broken into parts: BLOH · uhp.
Is blowup 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 /ˈbləʊˌʌp/ (BLOH-uhp).