How to pronounce blueshift
Say it like BLOO-shift. Blueshift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- shift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blueshift 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.
- shiftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of blueshift
American and British speakers say blueshift in essentially the same way: /ˈbluˌʃɪft/ in the US and /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-shift.
What does blueshift mean?
- A decrease in the wavelength of a photon or of light while in transit, corresponding to a higher frequency and a shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- (ergative) (said of light or a photon) To shift toward the blue end of the electromagnetic spectrum while in transit; to change to a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency.
Where does blueshift come from?
From blue + shift.
Questions about saying blueshift
How do you pronounce blueshift?
Say BLOO-shift. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluˌʃɪft/. In British English it is /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blueshift?
Blueshift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · shift.
Do Americans and Brits say blueshift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluˌʃɪft/ and the British form is /ˈbluːˌʃɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.