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