How to pronounce bluebottles
Say it like BLOO-baw-tulz. Bluebottles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- baw
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluebottles 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.
- bawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bluebottles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLOO-baw-tulz.
What does bluebottles mean?
- plural of bluebottle How to pronounce bluebottle
Questions about saying bluebottles
How do you pronounce bluebottles?
Say BLOO-baw-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌbɔtəlz/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌbɔːtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluebottles?
Bluebottles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · baw · tulz.
Is bluebottles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbluːˌbɔːtəlz/ (BLOO-baw-tulz).