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How to pronounce bluer

Say it like BLOO-er. Bluer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).

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US American/ˈbluɚ/BLOO-er
UK British/ˈbluːə/BLOO-uh
  • BLOO
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Bluer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of bluer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: BLOO-uh.

What does bluer mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of blue: more blue How to pronounce blue
noun
  1. A blue blazer, part of the school uniform at Harrow School.

Words that rhyme with bluer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bluer.

Questions about saying bluer

How do you pronounce bluer?

Say BLOO-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in bluer?

Bluer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · er.

Is bluer pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbluːə/ (BLOO-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).