How to pronounce bluebells
Say it like BLOO-belz. Bluebells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- belz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluebells 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.
- belzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bluebells
American and British speakers say bluebells in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌbɛlz/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌbɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-belz.
What does bluebells mean?
- plural of bluebell How to pronounce bluebell
- Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
Questions about saying bluebells
How do you pronounce bluebells?
Say BLOO-belz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌbɛlz/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌbɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluebells?
Bluebells has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · belz.
Do Americans and Brits say bluebells the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌbɛlz/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌbɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.