How to pronounce blueish
Say it like BLOO-ish. Blueish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blueish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blueish
American and British speakers say blueish in essentially the same way: /ˈbluɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈbluːɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-ish.
What does blueish mean?
- Alternative spelling of bluish.
Where does blueish come from?
From Middle English blewissh, blewisch, equivalent to blue + -ish.
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Questions about saying blueish
How do you pronounce blueish?
Say BLOO-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blueish?
Blueish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say blueish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈbluːɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as blueish?
Blueish sounds the same as bluish in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.