How to pronounce bluechip
Say it like BLOO-chip. Bluechip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- chip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluechip 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.
- chipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bluechip
American and British speakers say bluechip in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌtʃɪp/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌtʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-chip.
What does bluechip mean?
- Of or pertaining to a blue chip investment; high-value.
Questions about saying bluechip
How do you pronounce bluechip?
Say BLOO-chip. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌtʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌtʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluechip?
Bluechip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · chip.
Do Americans and Brits say bluechip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌtʃɪp/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌtʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.