How to pronounce bluebeard
Say it like BLOO-beerd. Bluebeard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- beerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluebeard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beerdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bluebeard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLOO-beerd.
What does bluebeard mean?
- Any member of the genus Caryopteris of plants native to eastern Asia, now cultivated in gardens.
Where does bluebeard come from?
From blue + beard.
Questions about saying bluebeard
How do you pronounce bluebeard?
Say BLOO-beerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌbird/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌbɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluebeard?
Bluebeard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · beerd.
Is bluebeard 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 /ˈbluːˌbɪəd/ (BLOO-beerd).