How to pronounce bluebell
Say it like BLOO-bel. Bluebell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- bel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluebell 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.
- belGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bluebell
American and British speakers say bluebell in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌbɛl/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌbɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-bel.
What does bluebell mean?
- common bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)
- Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica)
- Italian bluebell (Hyacinthoides italica)
Where does bluebell come from?
From blue + bell.
Questions about saying bluebell
How do you pronounce bluebell?
Say BLOO-bel. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌbɛl/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌbɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluebell?
Bluebell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · bel.
Do Americans and Brits say bluebell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌbɛl/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌbɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.