How to pronounce blueblood
Say it like BLOO-bluhd. Blueblood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- bluhd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blueblood 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.
- bluhdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of blueblood
American and British speakers say blueblood in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌblʌd/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌblʌd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-bluhd.
What does blueblood mean?
- Alternative spelling of blue blood.
Questions about saying blueblood
How do you pronounce blueblood?
Say BLOO-bluhd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌblʌd/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌblʌd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blueblood?
Blueblood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · bluhd.
Do Americans and Brits say blueblood the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌblʌd/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌblʌd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.