How to pronounce blueing
Say it like BLOO-ing. Blueing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blueing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blueing
American and British speakers say blueing in essentially the same way: /ˈbluɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbluːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-ing.
What does blueing mean?
- present participle and gerund of blue How to pronounce blue
- Synonym of blue (“blue liquid added to laundry to prevent yellowing”).
Words that rhyme with blueing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blueing.
Questions about saying blueing
How do you pronounce blueing?
Say BLOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blueing?
Blueing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say blueing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbluːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.