How to pronounce bludgeoning
Say it like BLUHJ-uh-ning. Bludgeoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHJ).
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- BLUHJ
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bludgeoning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bludgeoning
American and British speakers say bludgeoning in essentially the same way: /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHJ-uh-ning.
What does bludgeoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of bludgeon How to pronounce bludgeon
- An assault with a club or similar weapon.
Questions about saying bludgeoning
How do you pronounce bludgeoning?
Say BLUHJ-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bludgeoning?
Bludgeoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHJ). Broken into parts: BLUHJ · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say bludgeoning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈblʌdʒənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.